A government backbencher gives a backhanded endorsement of marijuana legalisation, giving Labor the cue to go out of its way to endorse prohibition.
Author: Charles Richardson
Prisoners and American democracy
The US attorney-general makes an eloquent call for the winding back of laws that deprive millions of Americans of their voting rights.
Immigration reform sinking fast in the US
The political mood in Washington seems to have turned against comprehensive immigration reform – mostly for tactical reasons in the Republican Party, which may or may not make good sense.
Switzerland tries to back out of Europe
Switzerland votes – very narrowly – for new restrictions on immigration, calling into question its future in the European single market.
Party games in Australia
Two stories in Australian politics this week draw attention to structural issues that might benefit from some international comparison.
Ukrainians are still talking
There are still hopes for a peaceful solution to Ukraine's crisis. A seminar this week drew out some of the issues.
Two runoffs in Central America
Results from El Salvador and Costa Rica show two presidential runoffs on the way, although one is pretty much a foregone conclusion.
A new alias for Greece’s neo-Nazis
Golden Dawn, National Dawn – fascists are still fascists. But it's not yet time to panic about Greece.
Thailand goes to the polls – or tries to
The polls have closed in Thailand. Everyone knows who won, but nobody knows what will happen next.
Election preview: Costa Rica and El Salvador
Incumbent parties are favored to win on Sunday in both Costa Rica and El Salvador, but both will be interesting contests.
The World is Not Enough 