Slovakia goes to an early election with a fragmented party system, an authoritarian former leader seeding revenge, and deep divisions over support for Ukraine.
Month: September 2023
Territory representation, referendum edition
State votes and territory votes in a referendum are not treated quite the same way. Does that matter?
Realignment for real, part 3
After a year and a half of war in Ukraine, the European far right is more divided than ever on the issue. Will that divide ripple through the rest of the party system?
Finally some good news for John Pesutto
The Victorian Liberal Party's mainstream wing lives to fight another day with a victory in the party's presidential race.
The end for Artsakh
The Armenians of Artsakh meet defeat in their more than thirty-year struggle for self-determination.
Starmer and the Brexit can of worms
Britain's Labour leader cautiously suggests upgrading relations with the European Union, although for the time being he is determined to steer away from any thought of rejoining.
Realignment for real, part 2
The contest for the Republican nomination in the US reflects something deeper than a clash of personalities.
Realignment for real, part 1
A new multi-part series on the party realignment that may (or may not) be in progress. First up, some background ideas.
That other 11 September
Another contentious anniversary: fifty years since the military coup in Chile that overthrew its Marxist president.
A runoff in the Maldives
The Maldives are set for a close runoff election later this month after the incumbent president trailed in the first round.
The World is Not Enough 