Australia's Liberal Party has a new shadow treasurer. What might it mean to call him a "neoliberal"?
The return of blog highlights
The first of a new series revisiting highlights from the blog over the last six years.
Big win in Bangladesh
Bangladesh's new prime minister will govern with a big majority but a difficult geopolitical situation.
Taylor. But why?
If you're facing an existential crisis, Angus Taylor doesn't seem like the person you would want to be in charge.
Thai & Japanese results
Conservative incumbents do unexpectedly well in both Thailand and Japan.
Crisis on the right, part 5
If the Coalition parties wanted to get serious about standing up to Trumpism, they could usefully take a lesson from Portugal.
Crisis on the right, part 4
Re-formation of the federal Coalition has done nothing to improve its prospects of fending off One Nation.
Three Asian elections
It's a big week for Asian democracy with elections in Thailand, Japan and Bangladesh.
Crisis on the right, part 3
A leader like Sussan Ley who's threatened by her own right wing can't possibly take the fight to One Nation. Perhaps a leader from the right could.
Crisis on the right, part 2
Liberal and National parties are both fighting on One Nation's territory, both geographical and ideological. The Nationals don't have much choice, but the Liberals do.
The World is Not Enough 