World blogging returns, with news from Greece, Japan, the US, Moldova, Tunisia and Hungary.
Category: Middle East
Two steps forward, one back in Tunisia
Tunisian voters deliver a check to the Islamists, opting instead for secular forces with a link to the authoritarian past. But it's good to have a choice.
Four elections in one day
A summary of yesterday's four elections, in Brazil, Ukraine, Tunisia and Uruguay.
Some thoughts about “terrorism”
Terrorism everywhere, it seems: Ukraine, Iraq, Gaza. Or are we using the label as a substitute for serious thought?
Death of a peacemaker
Eduard Shevardnadze, the last Soviet foreign minister, dies peacefully in retirement. His life is worth remembering.
Kurds move closer still to statehood
With continued chaos in Iraq, the country's Kurds find that independence may now be within their grasp.
Blair, Iraq and Afghanistan
The successful conduct of an election in Afghanistan provides an interesting counterpoint to Tony Blair's call for a new intervention in Iraq.
Elections in doubtful countries
Kosovo and South Ossetia have both held parliamentary elections. In each case, the fundamental issue is their status as independent countries.
A lacklustre victory for Egypt’s general
Egypt's military ruler is confirmed as president, but despite his efforts the turnout shows a lack of voter enthusiasm.
Belated election preview: Iraq
This week's Iraqi parliamentary election will probably be just the start of an extended period of coalition-building, with incumbent Nouri al-Maliki seen to be strongly placed.
