Slovakia goes to an early election with a fragmented party system, an authoritarian former leader seeding revenge, and deep divisions over support for Ukraine.
Category: Europe
Realignment for real, part 3
After a year and a half of war in Ukraine, the European far right is more divided than ever on the issue. Will that divide ripple through the rest of the party system?
Finally some good news for John Pesutto
The Victorian Liberal Party's mainstream wing lives to fight another day with a victory in the party's presidential race.
The end for Artsakh
The Armenians of Artsakh meet defeat in their more than thirty-year struggle for self-determination.
Starmer and the Brexit can of worms
Britain's Labour leader cautiously suggests upgrading relations with the European Union, although for the time being he is determined to steer away from any thought of rejoining.
One dead mutineer
The death of Yevgeny Prigozhin illustrates the brutality of Russia's regime, but it is hardly the least excusable of Vladimir Putin's crimes.
Thai democracy struggles on
The return to Thailand of populist leader Thaksin Shinawatra coincides, obviously not by chance, with an agreement between his party and the military.
Netherlands head to the polls
Another early election in Europe, this time in the Netherlands due to intractable differences on immigration policy.
Trouble in the mainstream
A common theme emerges from manoeuvres in the EU parliament and a history of the British Labour Party.
A Croatian anniversary
Ten years on, Croatia has made a great success of EU membership. But its example is not being followed.
The World is Not Enough 