Controversy about James Cook offers a window into the way certain politicians can imagine themselves as supporters of national sovereignty while defending imperialism and colonialism.
Category: Political issues
A statue in Prague
Tales of an alleged Russian assassination plot in Czechia, possibly as revenge over a disputed war memorial.
Dynastic worries in North Korea
Talk of the succession to Kim Jong-un in North Korea reminds us of some of the problems of monarchical government.
Why Hungary matters
Hungary's slide into authoritarianism exposes divisions within the centre-right, and not just in Europe.
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.
The World is Not Enough 