Ariel Sharon ended his active career by apparently repudiating the things he had previously been most known for. Did he really mean it?
Category: Elections
A Czech lesson for direct-election republicans
The Czech Republic has moved closer to getting its new government, but the directly-elected president will remain a thorn in its side. Maybe Malcolm Turnbull was right.
India sets up a big contest
The Indian prime minister announces his forthcoming retirement, but this year's election will see his party have trouble extending its ten-year rule.
The electoral top ten for 2013
A review of the year's most interesting elections and whether they show us any general trends.
The last election roundup for 2013
A semi-regular feature, with news this week from Turkmenistan, Mauritania, Madagascar, Thailand and Austria.
German election saga finally over
Three months later, Germany has a government again. The outcome was expected, but the Social Democrats must still be feeling apprehensive.
No surprises in Chile
The roster of big elections for the year comes to an end with a landslide victory in Chile for the centre-left.
Dissolution in Thailand
It's not clear that fresh elections will help resolve matters in Thailand, but at least it's worth a try.
Luxembourg shifts leftwards
Chalk up another win for the European centre-left, as a new three-party coalition takes office in Luxembourg.
No Austrian government, either
Austrian coalition talks seem to be proceeding even more slowly than those in Germany did. The centre-right is holding out for more aggressive debt reduction.
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