There was plenty of good and bad in 2019. Here's a quick recap of some of the highlights.
Category: Elections
It was a good idea at the time
When Israel eventually gets a new government, it will have to deal with a situation vis-a-vis the Palestinians that, despite appearances, has changed radically in the past decade.
What are the Republicans afraid of?
Republican senators seem certain to stand behind their impeached president, not because they support him but because they are afraid of the alternatives.
Election preview: Croatia (presidency)
The last European election for the year sees Croatia's president in a close fight for re-election.
Who lost Brexit?
Labour's loss in last week's British election is being widely blamed on Brexit. But what exactly could it have done differently?
Britain’s desperate need for electoral reform
Britain's voters are deeply divided over their country's future, but their electoral system obscures that division and creates an artificial majority.
Brexit question answered at last
Britain decides to push ahead with leaving the EU. Or at least, the electoral system decides for it.
Election preview: United Kingdom
Britain's winter election is finally upon us. Boris Johnson is the one to beat, but his victory is by no means assured.
Britain, one week out
With a week to go, Boris Johnson is strongly placed to win Britain's winter election.
Progress for democracy in Namibia
The winds of change are blowing in southern Africa, with the ruling party recording its worst-ever result in Namibia's presidential and parliamentary elections.