Monarchy is topical this week. Some suggest that it can be a positive force to guard against despotism, but I remain sceptical.
Author: Charles Richardson
Catalonia gets a government at last
A new separatist premier is elected in Catalonia, by the narrowest of margins. He seems unlikely to win any friends in Madrid.
Election preview: East Timor
Constitutional shenanigans have led to an unnecessary early election in East Timor, but its democracy seems to be still functioning.
Election preview: Malaysia
If Malaysia was a democracy, the opposition would already be in power. As it is, they look like missing out again.
Lebanon goes to the polls at last
Lebanon's long-delayed general election is a poor result for its prime minister, but he may still contrive to keep his job.
Happy birthday, Dr Marx!
Karl Marx turns 200, and the debate over his legacy is as lively as ever.
Not quite a revolution in Armenia
With the ruling party in disarray, the opposition edges towards power in Armenia.
Let’s talk about neoliberalism again
If "neoliberalism" is a real thing, is it something we can blame the liberal thinkers of last century for? Or would they be just as troubled by it as we are?
Armenia scores one for democracy
People power succeeds in forcing Armenia's prime minister from office after a week of protests; fresh elections are on the cards.
Two elections and an “election”, plus more Trump and Brexit
This week's electoral news is from Paraguay, Turkey, Cuba, the United States and the United Kingdom.
The World is Not Enough 