Ten years later

The tenth anniversary of Tony Abbott's election provides an occasion to consider his continuing influence.

OK, let’s talk about Qantas

Qantas's current troubles raise interesting questions about privatisation and corporate regulation.

Thailand & Singapore

Thailand's former prime minister has his sentence shortened, while Singapore gets a new president.

Gabon joins the coup trend

A military takeover in Gabon is prompted by a dubious election, in what is becoming an all-too-familiar story.