Protests in Kiev and Bangkok show striking similarities in causes, tactics and development. But there's a vitally important difference in objectives.
Category: Elections
The Merkel victory that wasn’t
Germany gets a coalition agreement, but the actual formation of a new government is still on hold until the Social Democrats approve it. All the signs are that they will.
Liberals, Greens and a two-party system
Liberal voters tend to treat Labor rather than the Greens as the main enemy. That's different to what their leaders think – or is it?
Dealing with coup leaders – a lesson from Mali
Mali's government unexpectedly sends armed soldiers to arrest a former coup leader, something that probably should happen more often.
Honduras votes against change – sort of
Honduras seems to be set for another disputed election, after the incumbent conservatives lead with less than 35% of the vote in a four-way split.
Election roundup: Chile and the rest
The week's election updates from Chile, the Maldives, Germany and the Czech Republic.
Election preview: Chile
Chile's presidency is expected to revert to the centre-left, although that probably won't be official until a second round in December.
Europe’s extremists get together
Europe's racists and neo-fascists are climbing on the eurosceptic bandwagon. It might be a wild ride.
Maldives: yet another interrupted election
The continuing saga of the attempts to elect a new president in the Maldives.
Virginia almost live
Virginia election results are very much as expected, as long as you know what you're looking for.
The World is Not Enough 