Two decades worth of writing about Hamas shows how much was predictable, and what a dreadful price has been paid for missed opportunities.
Author: Charles Richardson
France, Zionism and antisemitism – again
Mass demonstrations in France against antisemitism find the far left rather than (as you might expect) the far right out of step.
Update on government formation
A new government in Montenegro, progress in Spain and Poland, and an early election in Portugal.
Close contests in America
Democrats have a good night in America's off-year elections, but tight contests are still very much the norm.
A referendum post-mortem
Detailed results from Australia's Voice referendum show the extent of the realignment that has taken place since 1999.
New Zealand wraps up
Final results are released from last month's New Zealand election, showing small but significant differences from the way things looked on the night.
Pence is out
The Republican presidential field in the US starts to contract, with Mike Pence bowing out. More will have to follow his lead if a viable non-Trump candidate is to emerge.
Venezuela’s opposition tries participation
Venezuela's government and opposition have made progress in negotiating terms on which a fair election could be held next year.
Irresponsible government in America
America's Republican Party finds, as expected, that its tenuous grasp on the House of Representatives gives each of its opposing wings the power to frustrate the other.
Spring electoral roundup (II)
Another roundup of electoral news: this week, Ecuador, Spain, Switzerland and Argentina.
The World is Not Enough 