Anti-government protests continue in Thailand, where an elected government faces an opposition that seems to be giving up on parliamentary democracy.
Category: Political issues
More about Scotland
There's been plenty of discussion about the plan for an independent Scotland, particularly its place in the European Union.
Dealing with coup leaders – a lesson from Mali
Mali's government unexpectedly sends armed soldiers to arrest a former coup leader, something that probably should happen more often.
A blueprint for Scotland
Scotland will vote next year on whether or not to become an independent country. Most Scots aren't sold on the idea, but at least they'll know what they're voting for.
And now Illinois …
Same-sex marriage continues its run of success in the United States. It's not just the liberal fringe any more. Could drug legalisation go the same way?
Spain scores a win on Gibraltar
An EU ruling over the Gibraltar dispute gives Spain a victory but illustrates a general problem about regulating trade in a federal system.
Ukraine reaches a turning point
Relations between Ukraine and the European Union could take a major step forward next week. Or they might not.
Australia and the history wars, Armenian edition
Turkey, as always, resents any official reference to the Armenian genocide. This time it's Australia in the firing line.
Thai democrats give up on democracy, again
Thailand's protesters won their struggle over the amnesty bill, but that hasn't stopped them protesting.
Maoists for democracy
China's communists don't really have to worry about a rival political party, but there's an interesting moral in the reports about what a hard-line Maoist faction is up to.
The World is Not Enough 