If we debate compulsory voting, or other electoral matters, what other countries should Australia compare itself with?
Category: Political issues
Compulsory voting revisited
A new book reopens the debate over compulsory voting. Australians seem comfortable with it; here are some reasons why they should think again.
Election preview: Moldova
Moldova's election has been marked by corruption scandals and a split in the old governing coalition.
“Socialism” in three countries
Whether in Britain, Australia or the United States, most voters don't want to get rid of the market economy. So actual socialists are trying to convince them that there's no alternative.
Split now – beat the rush!
Britain's Labour Party loses seven MPs, which might – or might not – be the precursor to a larger split.
Spain’s nationalists lose the plot
While Spain's minority government struggles for survival, the opposition parties have stepped up their rhetorical opposition to anything that smacks of Catalan self-determination.
Macron fights back
France's "yellow vests" may have passed their peak, but their impact on French politics is large and uncertain.
Are we sick of Brexit yet?
The British government remains trapped in its own contradictions over Brexit. There are possible ways out, but they involve compromising the unity of the Conservative Party.
Venezuela’s battle for democracy
Venezuela's authoritarian regime is tottering at last, but many on the left who should know better are trying to shore it up.
Australia Day?
It's Australia Day in Australia – or was that two days ago? It's become an intractable problem.
The World is Not Enough 