Peaceful presidential transition in the United States throws Donald Trump's subversion in 2021 into sharper relief – as do current proceedings in South Korea.
Author: Charles Richardson
Austria starts the year badly
Coalition talks in Austria break down, opening the way to a far-right prime minister.
2025 election preview
Make plans for 2025 with the aid of our guide to the year's noteworthy elections.
2024 in review
There have been negatives among the positives, but this has nonetheless been a big year for democracy. A top 15 list of elections, with commentary.
The fall of John Pesutto
The Victorian Liberal Party changes leaders yet again, setting itself up for a strategy to target the outer suburbs.
Anniversary & loose ends
Twelve years of blogging, and our namesake film is on TV. Happy holidays to everyone!
Germany goes even earlier
A German election draws closer, with some hopes of a recovery by the centre-left incumbents.
Bayrou gets his chance
France has another new prime minister, one with a long history. Perhaps he will be the one to get the country's finances back into some sort of order.
Barnier goes down
France's government falls on a vote of no confidence, putting the onus back on president Macron to somehow find a path to co-operation with the left.
Things fall apart
South Korea's president is defeated in his attempt to impose military rule, but some in his party are still defending him against impeachment.
The World is Not Enough 