Japan goes to the polls later this month as its new prime minister seeks to distinguish himself from his predecessor.
Author: Charles Richardson
Four weeks to go
Just four weeks out from the US election the presidential race is still unpleasantly close.
Twelve months later
A year ago, Hamas brutally shattered the superficial calm of the Middle East. Neither side wants to admit the essential similarity of their attitudes.
Back in two weeks
Blogging takes a break until early October.
Four quick updates
A brief report on the latest developments in some continuing stories, including Catalonia, Japan, France and the United States.
Thailand loses a prime minister
Thailand's prime minister loses his job due to a decision of the court that is usually seen as the puppet of his coalition partner, the military.
Yet another Minnesotan
Kamala Harris's running mate brings strengths to the Democrat ticket, although it is not yet clear whether or not they are quite the strengths it needs.
Three months to go
A look at the presidential pendulum in the United States three months out from the election.
Venezuela splits the left
Venezuela's embattled president finds he is lacking support from many leaders who might have been thought to be his natural allies.
How not to rig an election
Venezuela's election, as was feared in advance, is clearly fraudulent. Whether or not it can be overturned is another question.
The World is Not Enough 