It's a big week for Asian democracy with elections in Thailand, Japan and Bangladesh.
Category: Elections
Crisis on the right, part 3
A leader like Sussan Ley who's threatened by her own right wing can't possibly take the fight to One Nation. Perhaps a leader from the right could.
Crisis on the right, part 2
Liberal and National parties are both fighting on One Nation's territory, both geographical and ideological. The Nationals don't have much choice, but the Liberals do.
Bulgaria loses a president
Bulgaria heads for an early election, with its president set to transition into a party leader.
Japan goes early yet again
Another early election for Japan, with conservative leader Sanae Takaichi seeking her own mandate.
Centre-left starts the year well in Portugal
The far right makes it into a runoff in Portugal but looks set for a heavy defeat, in an election with some relevance to Australia.
A rematch in Uganda
Uganda's octogenarian president is seeking another term in office, and looks to be using his control of the process to make sure he gets it.
World without law
Donald Trump in Venezuela gives us a much attenuated rerun of the Panama invasion of 36 years ago.
What to look for in 2026
A guide to the most significant elections expected this year.
2025 in review
A look back at 2025, including the top ten elections of the year.
