France's prime minister survives for the time being, but the future prospects of his balancing act remain uncertain.
Category: Political issues
Trump: Two views
Two analysts agree that Donald Trump is aiming at authoritarian rule, but offer very different views on his prospects of success.
Australia day, yet again
It's Australia Day again. Not everyone likes it, but for some, that's its big selling point.
The fish rots from the head
A political scientist explodes the myth of an irresistible "populist wave".
Austria starts the year badly
Coalition talks in Austria break down, opening the way to a far-right prime minister.
Barnier goes down
France's government falls on a vote of no confidence, putting the onus back on president Macron to somehow find a path to co-operation with the left.
Talking to the other side
Rebecca Solnit explains the fallacy involved in much post-election advice to the Democrats.
Dictatorship in the U.S.A.?
The risks of dictatorship in America are real, but shouldn't be overstated.
Big test on the Russian borderlands, part 1
An expectedly strong showing by the pro-Russian forces has put Moldova's European ambitions in doubt. A similar contest will be fought out in Georgia on Sunday.
Who lost the Chagos?
Britain agrees to yield its Indian Ocean territory to Mauritius, but the Conservatives aren't happy about it.
The World is Not Enough 