Manifest destiny, part 1: Greenland

An election takes place in Greenland, in the shadow of an American territorial claim that no-one really knows whether or not to take seriously.

A new world order

The Trumpian reversal of alliances gathers pace, with the US voting against Ukraine and alongside Russia at the United Nations.

Contrary to some optimistic forecasts, Donald Trump seems set to sell out Ukraine, but the deal is not yet done.

France's prime minister survives for the time being, but the future prospects of his balancing act remain uncertain.

Two analysts agree that Donald Trump is aiming at authoritarian rule, but offer very different views on his prospects of success.

It's Australia Day again. Not everyone likes it, but for some, that's its big selling point.

A political scientist explodes the myth of an irresistible "populist wave".

Coalition talks in Austria break down, opening the way to a far-right prime minister.

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.

Rebecca Solnit explains the fallacy involved in much post-election advice to the Democrats.