Trump Loses U.S. Midterms: What Democrats' Victory Means For Iran, Ukraine, Russia & India

Donald Trump may still control the White House, but Democrats' reported takeover of both chambers of Congress could significantly alter Washington's political and foreign policy calculations. With control of Congress, Democrats can investigate military decisions, scrutinise government spending and challenge the administration's approach to ongoing conflicts. From the war with Iran and continued support for Ukraine to Washington's relationship with Russia, NATO and China, the congressional power shift could have consequences far beyond America's borders. For India, the implications could extend to trade negotiations, tariffs, Russian oil, defence cooperation, H-1B visas and scrutiny of business ties. Can Democrats actually stop Trump's wars? Not necessarily. But they could make his military and foreign policy decisions considerably harder to defend politically. Here's how the new balance of power in Washington could reshape the global equation.