More than four months after the February election, Ireland is heading for a coalition government – provided the Greens membership can be persuaded to go along.
Category: Party matters
Poland tries again
Poland's delayed presidential election gets a new date, amid a government campaign to capitalise on homophobia.
The continuing debate over realignment
A new book about political realignment raises important questions.
Brazil’s nightmare
Brazil's president is doing his best to make Donald Trump look moderate and responsible. He also lacks some of Trump's institutional support.
What do the “libertarians” want?
Many people who inexplicably call themselves libertarians are opposed to the measures governments have taken to respond to the health crisis. What would they have them do instead?
Enter the Libertarian, again
Ex-Republican Justin Amash puts his hand up for the Libertarian Party presidential nomination, again raising the question of how a strong Libertarian candidate might affect the election.
Grand coalition in Ireland
Time of crisis produces another national unity government – or at least the makings of one – this time in Ireland. Will a partnership between historic rivals reshape the party system?
What is an opposition leader?
Fascinating constitutional issues raised by a dispute over who is (or should be) opposition leader in the Northern Territory.
Results roundup (coronavirus edition)
Election results from three jurisdictions – South Korea, Wisconsin and Brisbane – show varying support for incumbents in a time of crisis.
Why Hungary matters
Hungary's slide into authoritarianism exposes divisions within the centre-right, and not just in Europe.
The World is Not Enough 