The Taliban reconquers Afghanistan, leaving 40 years of American policy in ruins. Could things have been done differently?
Author: Charles Richardson
Census here and there
While Australians have been filling out their census forms, the United States is releasing results from last year's census – with important political implications.
Polish government in crisis
Poland's government is teetering after the loss of a key coalition partner. Will its divided opposition finally get its chance?
Brisbane and Budapest
Self-described lovers of freedom seem to have a weak spot for authoritarians. Compare and contrast Queensland and Hungary.
Two Ohio primaries
Two safe Congressional districts in Ohio produce interesting results in their primary elections, with quite different lessons for the losers.
What’s happening in Italy?
Italy's broad-based government has shifted the balance of power within the country's right, in a way that may have much broader consequences.
Why Arizona matters
As the Trumpists continue their campaign on "election fraud", politicians from both sides are in denial about the seriousness of the threat to American democracy.
Trump vs Trumpy in Texas
Donald Trump's preferred candidate loses a by-election in Texas, but that doesn't necessarily tell us anything about his influence in the Republican Party.
Samoa wraps up at last
Blogging resumes with a good news story, as Samoa's new government is finally allowed to take office.
Annual holiday
There'll be something of a blogging hiatus for the rest of July.
The World is Not Enough 