Slovakia goes to an early election with a fragmented party system, an authoritarian former leader seeding revenge, and deep divisions over support for Ukraine.
Category: Party matters
Realignment for real, part 3
After a year and a half of war in Ukraine, the European far right is more divided than ever on the issue. Will that divide ripple through the rest of the party system?
Finally some good news for John Pesutto
The Victorian Liberal Party's mainstream wing lives to fight another day with a victory in the party's presidential race.
Realignment for real, part 2
The contest for the Republican nomination in the US reflects something deeper than a clash of personalities.
Realignment for real, part 1
A new multi-part series on the party realignment that may (or may not) be in progress. First up, some background ideas.
Ten years later
The tenth anniversary of Tony Abbott's election provides an occasion to consider his continuing influence.
Thailand & Singapore
Thailand's former prime minister has his sentence shortened, while Singapore gets a new president.
Argentina, Ecuador, Guatemala
A surprise primary result in Argentina, and two presidential elections this weekend.
Autocrats north and south
The contrasting post-presidential fortunes of Donald Trump and Jair Bolsonaro. Different party systems play an important role.
Trouble in the mainstream
A common theme emerges from manoeuvres in the EU parliament and a history of the British Labour Party.
The World is Not Enough 