Recommending a survey article on tribalism in American politics.
Author: Charles Richardson
New Zealand a week out
New Zealand votes on the same weekend as Germany, with some interesting similarities and contrasts.
Left falls short in Norway
Norway's government is returned, partly due to the electoral system. Next stop, New Zealand and Germany.
Election preview: Norway
The non-rise of European populism continues, with Norway's establishment parties facing off in a close election.
The revolution in British politics
Britain's debate on the terms of Brexit seems to be producing a fundamental party realignment, as Labour commits itself to support of the single market. How far can this go?
Europe heads for a Turkish divorce
As Turkish membership of the EU disappears from the agenda, Angela Merkel can at least claim the virtue of consistency. But it remains a major policy failure.
Countries that love their immigrants
Australia scores well on a world survey of attitudes to immigrants, but the implications for political debate are not entirely clear.
Germany, one month out
Germany votes in a month's time, and the polls are giving plenty of encouragement to Angela Merkel.
Kurdistan’s turn
Iraq's Kurds say they're pushing forward with a referendum on independence, but the nature of their strategy remains a little unclear.
Charlottesville
Some further thoughts on the moral catastrophe that is Trumpism.
The World is Not Enough 