The return to Thailand of populist leader Thaksin Shinawatra coincides, obviously not by chance, with an agreement between his party and the military.
Category: Europe
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.
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.
UK Labour fights over pluralism
The ALP's reluctance to co-operate with the Greens finds a stronger echo in the UK, where the electoral system makes cut-throat competition even more deadly.
Three continents, three elections
Reports from the weekend's three elections in West Africa, Southern Europe and Central America.
Finland & Greece
Finland has a new government with a prominent role for the far right, while Greece's failure to form a new government has led it to a dubious second election.
Movement in the Balkans
Montenegro's voters return a new pro-European party in first place, while Bulgaria's fractious politicians finally agree on a new government.
The World is Not Enough 