A left-right contest in Colombia puts in question the country's economic future and the continuation of the peace deal with its left-wing rebels.
Category: Political issues
Does monarchy help?
Monarchy is topical this week. Some suggest that it can be a positive force to guard against despotism, but I remain sceptical.
Catalonia gets a government at last
A new separatist premier is elected in Catalonia, by the narrowest of margins. He seems unlikely to win any friends in Madrid.
Happy birthday, Dr Marx!
Karl Marx turns 200, and the debate over his legacy is as lively as ever.
Not quite a revolution in Armenia
With the ruling party in disarray, the opposition edges towards power in Armenia.
Let’s talk about neoliberalism again
If "neoliberalism" is a real thing, is it something we can blame the liberal thinkers of last century for? Or would they be just as troubled by it as we are?
Armenia scores one for democracy
People power succeeds in forcing Armenia's prime minister from office after a week of protests; fresh elections are on the cards.
Two elections and an “election”, plus more Trump and Brexit
This week's electoral news is from Paraguay, Turkey, Cuba, the United States and the United Kingdom.
A conservative crosses the floor
In the fascinating politics of America's Supreme Court, Donald Trump's appointee shows he has an unpredictable streak.
Recommended weekly reading
A new feature: links to some recent material that readers should find interesting.
