The conflict with Qatar is fundamentally about the possibility of democracy in the Arab world. That's why Saudi and Trumpian autocrats are on the same side.
Category: Political issues
Deadline in Belfast
The shadow of Brexit and the precariousness of Theresa May's position are making it hard to put together a new government in Northern Ireland.
A cliffhanger and a landslide, part II
Emmanuel Macron is on track for a very big parliamentary majority. The centrist forces that in Britain swung behind Jeremy Corbyn had in France a genuine centrist to rally to.
A cliffhanger and a landslide, part I
Theresa May was an unlikely front person for right-wing populism. Perhaps that's why she did so badly.
An unenviable choice
Britain goes to the polls this week, in the shadow of terrorism, to choose between unreconstructed socialism and resurgent nationalism. It's an ugly situation to be in.
More about democracy and neoliberalism
Democracy is the friend of liberalism, not its enemy. Maybe it's the friend of neoliberalism as well, if only we could agree on what that means.
Cartographical fun in North Carolina
The US Supreme Court strikes a blow against gerrymandering but also exposes the depth of its own partisan divisions.
Macron and the debate on neoliberalism
Debate continues on what it means to be a "neoliberal", but more people seem willing to accept that it's not always a bad thing.
Today in Eurosceptic hypocrisy
A report on "nanny state" policies in Europe doesn't send quite the message you might expect.
Choosing democracy – or not
The French left faces its moment of truth on whether to make a broad front against Marine Le Pen. The arguments for doing so seem overwhelming.
The World is Not Enough 