Macedonia's referendum fails by a long way to reach the required threshold, but the government promises to push ahead with its agreement with Greece.
Category: Political issues
Can the governor-general veto legislation?
Section 58 of the Australian constitution gives the governor-general power to veto legislation. What would happen if an occasion for using that power ever arose?
Referendum preview: Macedonia
Macedonians vote on Sunday on whether to become North Macedonians, thereby appeasing Greece and opening the way to membership in the EU.
The woes of a Trumpist justice
Brett Kavanaugh's nomination to the Supreme Court has bogged down, for both personal and political reasons. The two are not unrelated.
Trump voters and economic distress
A study with some interesting things to say about measuring economic distress and its political impact.
Mr Corbyn goes to Liverpool
Britain's Labour leader, much against his own inclinations, seems destined to lead the resistance to Brexit.
Happy birthday, Economist!
The Economist marks its 175th anniversary with a resounding call to arms for liberalism.
Perpetual war for perpetual peace
America marks another anniversary, and a libertarian think-tank does good work in arguing against a state of permanent warfare.
Understanding Germany’s racial challenge
Is Germany a prisoner of its history when it comes to racialised conflict?
Does the Senate need reform?
The two presiding officers of the Australian parliament have interesting things to say about how it works. But we should be very wary of plans that cut back on democracy.
The World is Not Enough 