Some thoughts on the root causes of last week's humiliating defeat for the Republican Party in the US.
Category: Political issues
Dragging God (or Allah) into politics
Is Allah an exclusively Muslim God, or can he be a Christian God as well? The answer, funnily enough, comes down to politics.
Europe looks eastward
A wide-ranging agreement is planned between Ukraine and the European Union, potentially opening the country further to the west and paving the way for EU membership. But it's something of a geopolitical minefield.
Reopening America’s government
Prospects are looking good for an end to the budget deadlock in the United States. While it will be sold as a bipartisan deal, in essence it amounts to a backdown by the Republicans.
When in doubt, vote no?
Irish voters decide to keep their Senate after all. Meanwhile, British politicians are arguing about giving their voters the opportunity to decide whether to keep EU membership.
On getting rid of a Senate
Ireland's voters may decide tomorrow to abolish their Senate. Could it happen in Australia as well?
Iran: deal or no deal?
The prospects for a deal regarding Iran's nuclear program look better than they have for a long time. The Israeli government isn't happy about the idea, for reasons that may not be quite what they seem.
Centrism triumphant – sort of
The organ of French liberal opinion has an interesting view on Angela Merkel's victory.
Iranians almost get Facebook again
A window opens up in Iran's censorship regime, before being slammed shut again. It's one part of a delicate political game for the country's new moderate president.
Running up the white flag on drug prohibition
The United States takes another step away from prohibition of marijuana, but the Republicans are dragging their feet.
