Just as the Palestinians indicate some new flexibility about the direction of Mid-East peace talks, a study on public opinion shows both sides ready for serious compromise.
Category: Political issues
Britain’s coalition brawls on immigration
The fight over EU immigration rules is now happening within Britain's coalition government, pitting the Liberal Democrats against an increasingly anti-Europe Conservative Party.
Uruguay bows out of the drug war
South America is now in the front line for drug law liberalisation, with Uruguay taking a potentially far-reaching step.
Stalemate in Ukraine
Ukraine's opposition has held its ground in the streets of Kiev; meanwhile, the government and the EU are talking again.
It’s a deal! (US budget edition)
Democrats and Republicans reach agreement on the US budget. It might not be much, but any agreement is an important step away from fiscal and political disaster.
High Court just doing its job
The Australian High Court strikes a blow for federalism, but same-sex marriage in the ACT is a casualty.
Dissolution in Thailand
It's not clear that fresh elections will help resolve matters in Thailand, but at least it's worth a try.
Britain, freedom and the EU
David Cameron's Britain is getting cold feet about free movement of people. Is it really the EU bureaucrats who are anti-freedom?
Update on Ukraine and Thailand
Protests in Kiev and Bangkok show striking similarities in causes, tactics and development. But there's a vitally important difference in objectives.
Croats vote down same-sex marriage
A referendum in Croatia bans same-sex marriage, a result somewhat at odds with its recent membership of the European Union.
The World is Not Enough 