Donald Trump's self-interest pushes him to pursue peace in the Middle East, regardless of the wishes of his usual allies.
None dare call it socialism
Bhaskar Sunkara, a leading "democratic socialist", works hard to make the two halves of the description work together.
Another European roundup
A somewhat overdue review of recent European elections and government formation, covering Slovenia, Denmark, Bulgaria, Cyprus and Malta.
The speech Angus Taylor won’t make
The Liberal Party's federal council meets at a time of crisis. In an alternative universe, this is how its leader might respond.
Self-determination in the Rockies
The Canadian province of Alberta flirts with secession, raising awkward memories of Britain's departure from the EU.
Another election postmortem
The Democrats release a review of the 2024 presidential election, while pointedly distancing themselves from its contents and author.
Strange times at the General Assembly
A vote at the United Nations sees the United States joining a small and very disreputable band.
Spain deals in the far right
An election in Spain's biggest region deals a further blow to the idea of single-party government.
Ending gerrymanders?
The venerable American tradition of gerrymandering seems to be entering a golden age, but its excesses may prove its undoing.
Let’s make this the last Liberal Party post for a while
Australia's Liberal Party is looking for a new federal president, and appears to be settling on the worst possible candidate.
The World is Not Enough 