An occasional adviser to Britain's foreign secretary has interesting things to say about the Middle East.
Author: Charles Richardson
Chile tries again
Chilean voters are again being asked to approve a new constitution, this time drafted by the right.
Fall of an autocrat
Two months after its election, Poland completes its change of government, providing a much-needed morale boost for democrats worldwide.
That other two-state solution
Israel/Palestine isn't the only place confronting a choice between having one state or two. The problem in Cyprus is similar, but interestingly different.
Big money for Haley
Nikki Haley is pushing forward as the main rival to Donald Trump for the Republican nomination, helped by the promise of funds from some of the party's biggest donors.
The changing role of preferences
Recommending a paper on the changing effect of Australia's electoral system with the rise of independents and third parties.
Death of a realist
Henry Kissinger departs, and we are left with the consequences of his crimes and of the doctrine that made them possible.
Two new coalitions
Some months on, elections in Spain and New Zealand result in coalition governments being formed.
Territory representation, yet again
The federal government, via a parliamentary committee, suggests increased Senate representation for the territories. Here's why that's a bad idea.
Dutch far right takes a prize
With the far right emerging from last week's election as easily the largest party, putting together a new government in the Netherlands is going to be very interesting.
The World is Not Enough 