Canada keeps getting it wrong

An update on Canada's strangely distant relationship with democracy.

Megalogenis and the curse of parallelism

A look at how commentators can go wrong in thinking about the Liberal Party and leadership instability.

Britain's Labour leader, much against his own inclinations, seems destined to lead the resistance to Brexit.

Despite the feverish commentary you might have read, Sweden's new parliament will look fundamentally the same as the last one.

Sweden's model of consensus anti-extremist politics is on trial in next month's election.

It's possible to tear down a prime minister without becoming their replacement. Peter Dutton could learn from Michael Heseltine.

Malcolm Turnbull's predicament brings back memories of 2009-10. What can that experience tell us about his prospects?

The founder of India's ruling party was a moderate whose creation has become a vehicle for extremism.

Barack Obama defends democracy and liberalism in South Africa. Some conservatives now admit that's a good thing.

The Brexit drama enters a new and enthralling phase. Here are some ideas for what might happen next.