Tales of an alleged Russian assassination plot in Czechia, possibly as revenge over a disputed war memorial.
Month: April 2020
Dynastic worries in North Korea
Talk of the succession to Kim Jong-un in North Korea reminds us of some of the problems of monarchical government.
Poland considers going postal
Poland is supposed to hold a presidential election next month. The ruling party is way ahead in the polls, but the health crisis has thrown a spanner in the works.
Blog highlights, week five
Another selection of fifteen past blog posts to provide interesting reading in isolation.
Grand coalition in Ireland
Time of crisis produces another national unity government – or at least the makings of one – this time in Ireland. Will a partnership between historic rivals reshape the party system?
Gaming the system backfires, again
Final figures from South Korea show that the opposition's attempt to subvert the new electoral system actually worked to the government's benefit.
What is an opposition leader?
Fascinating constitutional issues raised by a dispute over who is (or should be) opposition leader in the Northern Territory.
Blog highlights, week four
Sharing more selected reading from the last seven and a bit years of blogging.
Results roundup (coronavirus edition)
Election results from three jurisdictions – South Korea, Wisconsin and Brisbane – show varying support for incumbents in a time of crisis.
Election preview: South Korea (legislative)
President Moon Jae-in's party seems well placed in South Korea's legislative election, despite attempts by the opposition to game the new electoral system.
The World is Not Enough 