A new book reopens the debate over compulsory voting. Australians seem comfortable with it; here are some reasons why they should think again.
Author: Charles Richardson
Election preview: Estonia
Estonia's government faces the voters on Sunday. The rise of the far right is again part of the story, but it's more complicated than that.
Two election results
Two somewhat flawed elections at the weekend returned predictable results.
Election preview: Moldova
Moldova's election has been marked by corruption scandals and a split in the old governing coalition.
“Socialism” in three countries
Whether in Britain, Australia or the United States, most voters don't want to get rid of the market economy. So actual socialists are trying to convince them that there's no alternative.
Split now – beat the rush!
Britain's Labour Party loses seven MPs, which might – or might not – be the precursor to a larger split.
No, not Nigeria
We'll have to wait another week for Nigeria's election. Logistical problems are blamed.
Weekend reading
Interesting things from around the internet to enliven and enlighten your weekend.
Election preview: Nigeria
Africa's biggest election is on tomorrow, pitting an elderly incumbent against a lacklustre challenger.
Thoughts of a Polish comeback
With Polish elections due later this year, EU president Donald Tusk is set to play an important role in his home country.
