Kosovo's prime minister warns of warlike Serbian intentions, raising fears of a return to the 1990s in the Balkans.
Author: Charles Richardson
An early election for Portugal
Portugal is going back to the polls in January after a falling-out between its centre-left and far left.
November results update
News of recent election outcomes from Germany, Czechia, Japan and the United States.
Election preview: Virginia & others
America's Republican Party sees Virginia as a crucial step on its road back to power. Tomorrow's race for governor is too close to call.
Update on gerrymandering
Continued battles over gerrymandering in the US contrast with the way such things are handled in Australia, as exemplified by a redistribution just completed in Victoria.
Election preview: Japan
Japan's new prime minister faces the voters on Sunday, looking to extend his party's nine year stretch in power.
No surprise in Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan's halting program of liberalisation results in a presidential election that's not much improvement on its predecessor.
Ninety per cent
After a slow start, Australia's vaccination rate has reached unexpected heights. For some reason, the Trumpism of its leaders has not had the same consequences as in the United States.
Do recantations matter?
Compare and contrast: Colin Powell and News Corp.
A bloggy milestone
Some reflections on the blog's state and future.
The World is Not Enough 