Final figures in Sweden

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

Far right knocking at the door in Sweden

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.

It looks like being third time lucky for Mexico's veteran leftist in Sunday's presidential election.

Most Republicans don't see any particular need to get more women into government. What could be the thinking behind that?

Interesting things happen when you ask self-declared libertarians about their political preferences.