America marks another anniversary, and a libertarian think-tank does good work in arguing against a state of permanent warfare.
Category: Middle East
France, Zionism and antisemitism
Antisemitism in France is a mixture of change and continuity, which defies simple explanations and easy solutions.
The hazards of memory
Ten years ago, Russia and Georgia went to war. Remembering what happened then might help us now, but it might not.
Turkey’s strongman wins again
Turkey's autocratic president wins re-election and a legislative majority, but the country remains deeply divided.
Turkish democracy’s last stand
Sunday's election in Turkey is probably the last chance to arrest its slide into authoritarianism. Polls suggest it could be very close.
Lebanon goes to the polls at last
Lebanon's long-delayed general election is a poor result for its prime minister, but he may still contrive to keep his job.
Not quite a revolution in Armenia
With the ruling party in disarray, the opposition edges towards power in Armenia.
Armenia scores one for democracy
People power succeeds in forcing Armenia's prime minister from office after a week of protests; fresh elections are on the cards.
Two elections and an “election”, plus more Trump and Brexit
This week's electoral news is from Paraguay, Turkey, Cuba, the United States and the United Kingdom.
Recommended weekly reading
A new feature: links to some recent material that readers should find interesting.