Benjamin Netanyahu is not the only head of government struggling to stay out of jail. A momentous election is being held overnight in Suriname.
Category: Elections
Update on approval ratings
Most world leaders, including our own Scott Morrison, are enjoying high approval ratings during the Covid-19 crisis. Donald Trump, however, is not doing so well.
North vs South in Belgium
Despite the artificial unity imposed by the health crisis, Belgium remains locked in a political division between north and south. And Europe as a whole has something of the same problem.
Enter the Libertarian, again
Ex-Republican Justin Amash puts his hand up for the Libertarian Party presidential nomination, again raising the question of how a strong Libertarian candidate might affect the election.
Poles don’t go to the polls
In the midst of the pandemic Poland holds a non-election overnight, following a rare backdown by its autocratic leader.
Netanyahu one more time
Benjamin Netanyahu is back with a government of "national unity" in Israel committed to implementing his divisive policies.
Six months out – a look at the pendulum
With six months to go until the US presidential election, it's worth having a look at the pendulum and thinking about where the candidates will need to direct their efforts.
Poland considers going postal
Poland is supposed to hold a presidential election next month. The ruling party is way ahead in the polls, but the health crisis has thrown a spanner in the works.
Grand coalition in Ireland
Time of crisis produces another national unity government – or at least the makings of one – this time in Ireland. Will a partnership between historic rivals reshape the party system?
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.
