Liberal voters tend to treat Labor rather than the Greens as the main enemy. That's different to what their leaders think – or is it?
Month: November 2013
Uneasy times in Thailand
Anti-government protests continue in Thailand, where an elected government faces an opposition that seems to be giving up on parliamentary democracy.
More about Scotland
There's been plenty of discussion about the plan for an independent Scotland, particularly its place in the European Union.
Dealing with coup leaders – a lesson from Mali
Mali's government unexpectedly sends armed soldiers to arrest a former coup leader, something that probably should happen more often.
A blueprint for Scotland
Scotland will vote next year on whether or not to become an independent country. Most Scots aren't sold on the idea, but at least they'll know what they're voting for.
Honduras votes against change – sort of
Honduras seems to be set for another disputed election, after the incumbent conservatives lead with less than 35% of the vote in a four-way split.
It’s a deal!
At last, an Iranian nuclear deal. It looks as if western and Iranian objectives were not as different as some people argued.
And now Illinois …
Same-sex marriage continues its run of success in the United States. It's not just the liberal fringe any more. Could drug legalisation go the same way?
Spain scores a win on Gibraltar
An EU ruling over the Gibraltar dispute gives Spain a victory but illustrates a general problem about regulating trade in a federal system.
Ukraine reaches a turning point
Relations between Ukraine and the European Union could take a major step forward next week. Or they might not.
The World is Not Enough 