The return to Thailand of populist leader Thaksin Shinawatra coincides, obviously not by chance, with an agreement between his party and the military.
Category: Elections
Election preview: Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe seems to be heading for yet another much-less-than-democratic election.
Two Latin American results
Results from yesterday's elections in Ecuador and Guatemala provide some encouragement for the left.
Argentina, Ecuador, Guatemala
A surprise primary result in Argentina, and two presidential elections this weekend.
State elections in Malaysia
Malaysia's new government suffers a swing against it in state elections, but the result is broadly in line with expectations.
Netherlands head to the polls
Another early election in Europe, this time in the Netherlands due to intractable differences on immigration policy.
Autocrats north and south
The contrasting post-presidential fortunes of Donald Trump and Jair Bolsonaro. Different party systems play an important role.
Change in Cambodia, but not really
Cambodia's Hun Sen, fresh from victory in a sham election, begins the handover of power to his son. It's a depressing story.
A Spanish gamble pays off
Another fascinating Spanish election, with prime minister Sánchez still in the hunt to retain office.
Two kept promises
A peaceful transfer of office happens in Romania, and Senegal's president promises the same for next year.
