The death this week of a brutal twentieth-century dictator reminds us of how routine his crimes used to appear.
Author: Charles Richardson
Germany, one month out
The political landscape in Germany has shifted quite a bit in the last four months. With a month to go until the election, there could still be more twists in the tale.
Fiddling the rules again
Australia's electoral system is set for a much more modest overhaul than was originally proposed. Things may, however, become more difficult for minor parties.
A new leader for Malaysia
Muhyiddin Yassin never succeeded in defining himself as more than a stopgap leader, demonstrating again that the benefit incumbents get from Covid-19 is real but limited.
Debating Taiwan
There's an interesting and important debate over the Chinese government's intentions towards Taiwan, and it's unlikely to be resolved any time soon.
Brazil and the machines
Brazil's embattled president launches a pre-emptive campaign against his country's electoral apparatus, hoping to succeed where Trump failed.
August electoral roundup
A regular feature with election news from around the world. This month, Zambia, Bulgaria, Canada and Scotland.
Full circle in Kabul
The Taliban reconquers Afghanistan, leaving 40 years of American policy in ruins. Could things have been done differently?
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?
The World is Not Enough 