Britain's history of coalition politics is a fascinating one. It also helps to understand where the Liberal Democrats are coming from.
Category: Political issues
A tale of two elections
Very different elections in El Salvador and North Korea, yet each in its way signals the triumph of democracy.
Small sighs of relief in Ukraine
Tensions in Ukraine have abated slightly, with the prospects for Russian intervention beyond Crimea seen to have lessened. But there's still scope for things to go wrong, and plenty of argument about who's to blame for them getting this bad.
A Europhobe takes the floor
Daniel Hannan argues that Britain is the home of freedom while the EU is its enemy. Unfortunately it's not quite as simple as that.
Tribal politics on the right
Does politics always have to be driven by tribal hatreds, or is there scope for a more constructive way of doing things?
What to do about Crimea?
Pro-Russian elements have taken up strategic positions in Crimea, but it's not yet clear if the momentum is there for them to attempt secession – or how much Russia will back them if they do.
Arizona has second thoughts about discrimination
The United States is transfixed by the question of whether religious people should be protected in their refusal to provide services to same-sex couples.
What is Plan B for Putin?
Revolution in Kiev has been a major defeat for Russia's president. What might he be able to salvage from the wreckage?
Telling the Scots what to do is a risky strategy
Scottish independence this year still looks like a long shot, but some of its opponents probably aren't helping their own cause.
America not as religious as you think
Evidence on the decline of religious affiliation in the United States suggests that it is finally starting to catch up with other western democracies – with evident political implications.
The World is Not Enough 