An autocrat goes down in the Maldives

Democracy in the Maldives, which had been written off earlier this year, stages a resounding comeback.

Final figures in Sweden

Despite the feverish commentary you might have read, Sweden's new parliament will look fundamentally the same as the last one.

Sweden's Social Democrats fall to a new low, but still outperform expectations, while the far right falls well short.

Sweden's far right is poised for significant gains in Sunday's election, but don't be taken in by the doomsaying.

Sweden's model of consensus anti-extremist politics is on trial in next month's election.

It's possible to tear down a prime minister without becoming their replacement. Peter Dutton could learn from Michael Heseltine.

Malcolm Turnbull's predicament brings back memories of 2009-10. What can that experience tell us about his prospects?

The founder of India's ruling party was a moderate whose creation has become a vehicle for extremism.

Zimbabwe's president is declared the winner after delays and violent protests.

The saga of section 44 is an interesting lesson on the intersection of law, history and politics. Where do we go now?