Hungary's slide into authoritarianism exposes divisions within the centre-right, and not just in Europe.
Category: Political issues
Trump and the politics of crisis
The health crisis is boosting Donald Trump's approval ratings, but they remain historically low and historically consistent.
Let’s talk about Jacinda Ardern
New Zealand opts for reproductive choice, raising questions about the nature of the coalition led by its progressive prime minister.
A president does the right thing
Ivory Coast's president decides not to push his luck and seek another term. His shoes may be difficult to fill.
Slovakia and Belgium, compare and contrast
A quick success in forming government in Slovakia; a very drawn-out failure in Belgium.
Making sense of Malaysia
A complicated political crisis in Malaysia threatens to undo the historic election result of 2018, with some lessons for the rest of us.
Germany’s problem is our problem
A resolution of sorts to the crisis in Thuringia, but still no clear answer to the centre-right's dilemma.
Meanwhile, in Thuringia
Outrage in Germany as liberals and centre-right vote with the far right in a state parliament. Has an important taboo been broken?
A history of impeachment, part II
Transplanted to the United States, impeachment was never intended as a means to resolve political conflicts. When that use was attempted, it failed – but so did other methods.
A history of impeachment, part I
As Donald Trump's impeachment trial approaches its inevitable climax, it's worth a look at where this process came from and how it fits in with the United States constitution.
The World is Not Enough 