New Zealand's prime minister survives an abortive challenge to his leadership, in the face of some bad precedents for last-minute change.
Minorities in denial
The insurgent left in the Democratic Party claims that it is better placed to win elections, oddly echoing similar claims from the hard right in our Liberal Party.
Meloni seeks help from the system
Italy's prime minister, beset by rivals to both right and left, tries to improve her position by fiddling with the electoral system
If this be socialism . . .
Narrow victory for a left-wing candidate in a Michigan primary raises – but fails to answer – questions about the direction of the Democratic Party
Party on, Trumpists
The Trumpier-than-Trump faction in the United States contemplates setting up its own party.
Spain under attack
Spain's African frontier is challenged by Morocco, but it's more a political stunt than an effort to help the downtrodden.
More about “democratic” socialism
The apparent rise of socialists within the Democratic Party in the US raises questions about their democratic credentials.
Victoria and the peril of late change
Ben Carroll takes over as Victorian premier four months out from an election. Last-minute changes of leadership have a mixed record.
Coalitions and the Coalition, part three
In dealing with One Nation the Coalition faces similar issues to those that Labor faces with the Greens, and is dealing with them just as badly.
Coalitions and the Coalition, part two
A parliament with three possible governing parties would confront our politicians with choices of a sort they are not accustomed to. But that's the way that Victoria, at least, seems to be heading.
The World is Not Enough 