Eighty years after the murder of Leon Trotsky, another opponent of the Kremlin is struck down. If it's a coincidence, it's a striking one.
Category: East Asia
One cheer for Singapore
Singapore's election will, as usual, not really be an exercise in democracy. But this year the example of Hong Kong reminds us that things could be a lot worse.
Results from all over
A wrap-up of election results from Malawi, Mongolia, Iceland, Poland and France.
Election preview: Mongolia
In yet another apparent case of democratic backsliding, Mongolia's parliamentary election will be an important one to watch.
Hong Kong and Tiananmen
Another anniversary of China's 1989 uprising passes, with the future of Hong Kong hanging in the balance.
Dynastic worries in North Korea
Talk of the succession to Kim Jong-un in North Korea reminds us of some of the problems of monarchical government.
Gaming the system backfires, again
Final figures from South Korea show that the opposition's attempt to subvert the new electoral system actually worked to the government's benefit.
Results roundup (coronavirus edition)
Election results from three jurisdictions – South Korea, Wisconsin and Brisbane – show varying support for incumbents in a time of crisis.
Election preview: South Korea (legislative)
President Moon Jae-in's party seems well placed in South Korea's legislative election, despite attempts by the opposition to game the new electoral system.
Taiwan’s unsurprising landslide
Taiwanese voters give their president a second term, evidently convinced that her defiance of Beijing is the best strategy.
The World is Not Enough 