South Korea is set for a close presidential election, but the conservative candidate seems to have the edge.
Author: Charles Richardson
Friendless at the UN
The UN general assembly leaves Russia in no doubt about the world's view on the invasion of Ukraine. A lot has changed in eight years.
Back to the 1980s
Themes of the Cold War era have returned to relevance with the invasion of Ukraine. Are there lessons to be learnt?
The friends of Mr Putin
Peace in Ukraine may depend on Vladimir Putin's friends telling him to back down. It turns out, however, that he doesn't have a lot of friends left.
War for Russia
Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine stakes the future of civilisation on the prospects of regime change in Russia.
France’s candidates line up
Eight candidates have so far qualified to run for president of France. Several others are still struggling to make the deadline, including some of the most controversial.
Looking back on neoliberalism
Is the "neoliberal" era ending, and was there ever such a thing to start with?
Putin blinks?
Russia moves towards annexation of the rebel-controlled Donbas. It's a gross violation of international law, but it's probably also a step away from the threat of full-scale war.
Malta goes early again
The EU's smallest member will go to the polls next month, with its Labour prime minister set to win his party a third term in office.
Death of a humorist
P.J. O'Rourke leaves behind a wonderful body of work but also an ambiguous moral legacy.
The World is Not Enough 