The October 2018 edition of IRMO Brief analyses the context within which the forthcoming midterm elections in the United States will be held on 6 November. This edition’s gives an insight of the role of the US Congress, President Donald Trump’s two years in the White House, possible outcome of the elections, and American foreign policy. Focus of this Brief is on the perception of Trumps’ presidency among American voters as it will greatly impact the outcome of the elections. The author of this issue is Krševan Antun Dujmović, a Senior Associate at the Institute of Development and International Relations.
Midterm elections in the United States
