Authoritarianism typically creates problems for its practitioners. Vladimir Putin's plan for constitutional revision represents an attempt to solve some of them.
Author: Charles Richardson
Democrats stagger into primary season
The Democrat presidential field continues to narrow, with previously-fancied hopefuls dropping out. Soon the voters of Iowa will have to choose among what's left.
Taiwan’s unsurprising landslide
Taiwanese voters give their president a second term, evidently convinced that her defiance of Beijing is the best strategy.
Death of a sultan
The death of Oman's long-ruling sultan raises questions about the viability of enlightened despotism.
Election preview: Taiwan
Taiwan's president looks comfortably set for re-election tomorrow, being an unintended beneficiary of the Chinese government's aggressive approach to Hong Kong.
Slow progress for Uzbek democracy
Elections in Uzbekistan represent a step forward, but genuine democracy is still some way off.
Two new governments
Spain and Austria are both getting new governments this week, after negotiations produced two very different coalitions.
Croatia turfs out another president
The first election result for the year brings good news for the centre-left.
What to watch for in 2020
A rundown on what to expect on the world electoral scene in the coming year.
2019 in review
There was plenty of good and bad in 2019. Here's a quick recap of some of the highlights.
The World is Not Enough 