A century on from its defeat and occupation by Soviet Russia, Georgia again worries about Russian influence and the fragility of democracy.
Category: Elections
February election roundup
A monthly digest of recent electoral news. This time, Liechtenstein, Kosovo, Niger and Haiti.
Shifting sands in New Caledonia
The supporters of independence win a majority in the New Caledonia government for the first time. Change is on the way, although the underlying balance of power is not all that it might seem.
One more post about the electoral college
What would happen in the US if the electoral college was elected proportionally? The answer is rather interesting, but it's an unlikely avenue for reform.
A mandate at last in Catalonia
Catalonia's pro-independence parties win a majority without having to rely on the distortions in the electoral system. A general swing to the left also opens up other possibilities.
A boilover in Ecuador
The opinion polls get things badly wrong in Ecuador. A runoff will decide the presidency, but it's not yet clear who the candidates will be.
Democracy shut down in Myanmar
Myanmar's military uses baseless claims of election fraud to seize power. It sounds much too familiar for comfort.
Estonia gets a new leader
After a corruption scandal removed its predecessor Estonia has a new government, this time without the participation of the far right.
A Portuguese landslide
A one-sided presidential election in Portugal, and a postponed (or possibly not) regional poll in Catalonia.
January electoral roundup
A monthly feature summarising some recent electoral news. Today Kyrgyzstan, the Netherlands, Uganda and Germany.
The World is Not Enough 