Is Allah an exclusively Muslim God, or can he be a Christian God as well? The answer, funnily enough, comes down to politics.
Author: Charles Richardson
New Jersey picks a senator
As expected, the Democrats hold a Senate seat in a by-election. But New Jersey politics isn't always so predictable.
Europe looks eastward
A wide-ranging agreement is planned between Ukraine and the European Union, potentially opening the country further to the west and paving the way for EU membership. But it's something of a geopolitical minefield.
Reopening America’s government
Prospects are looking good for an end to the budget deadlock in the United States. While it will be sold as a bipartisan deal, in essence it amounts to a backdown by the Republicans.
Back at my desk
I'm back in Melbourne after a three-week trip around Europe – mostly Germany, Austria, Spain and Belgium. So expect blogging to start returning to a normal frequency (one or two posts a day). And there's plenty of available material in European events as well as the rest of the world. Some of the topics I … Continue reading Back at my desk
Germany coalition update
European coalitions work quite differently from Australian ones.
Election preview: Azerbaijan
Azerbaijani president Ilham Aliyev will be re-elected tomorrow, but at least the opposition is having a go this time.
When in doubt, vote no?
Irish voters decide to keep their Senate after all. Meanwhile, British politicians are arguing about giving their voters the opportunity to decide whether to keep EU membership.
On getting rid of a Senate
Ireland's voters may decide tomorrow to abolish their Senate. Could it happen in Australia as well?
Silvio Berlusconi’s worst day yet
The Berlusconi drama seems to have had a lot of last acts. But Wednesday's was an important one, with Italy's economic and political stability at stake.
The World is Not Enough 