The Turkish protest movement has failed to bring down the government, but it may have laid the groundwork for a more effective democratic opposition.
Category: Europe
A memorable Czech scandal
The Czech Republic loses its prime minister to a sensational scandal involving sex, gold and espionage. Early elections are possible.
Populist insurgency not working well in Italy
Italy's centre-left finally gets some good news, but its populist movement is facing the sort of problems that typically plague amateurs in politics.
Turkey hesitates between east and west
The recent days of protest crystallise the debate over whether Turkey has successfully synthesised its European and Middle Eastern elements. Is it really a democracy, or is it a place where governments have to be overthrown by force?
The world digs deeper into Syria
Syria descends further down the spiral of intervention and escalation. But there's no going back to the era of Mid-East autocrats.
The great olive oil scandal of 2013
Eurosceptics have been having a field day over olive oil, but there's a serious question about business regulation that needs to be looked at.
Civil partnership for all?
The House of Commons has backed same-sex marriage, but the future status of civil partnerships is likely to continue to muddy the waters.
Mr Cameron and the swivel-eyed loons
The British prime minister faces a two-pronged revolt by the Conservative masses, but it's not yet big enough to split his party.
Another election roundup
Tying up some loose ends from recent electoral events, plus an advance look at next month's Iranian election.
Two concepts of racism
An interesting perspective on racism, and particularly on anti-Muslim feeling in Europe.
The World is Not Enough 