An opportune moment to return to the comparison of Donald Trump and Jair Bolsonaro.
Category: Personalities
Trump at the Supreme Court, revisited
The Supreme Court says no to Donald Trump, in a decision of minor intrinsic importance that might nonetheless herald bigger things to come.
The fall of John Pesutto
The Victorian Liberal Party changes leaders yet again, setting itself up for a strategy to target the outer suburbs.
Bayrou gets his chance
France has another new prime minister, one with a long history. Perhaps he will be the one to get the country's finances back into some sort of order.
Dictatorship in the U.S.A.?
The risks of dictatorship in America are real, but shouldn't be overstated.
Trump’s numbers are not what you think
Commentary on Donald Trump almost always assumes that he has created major electoral waves. It's not true. Let's look at some figures.
France’s government survives for now
France's new government has survived its first parliamentary test, but the road ahead is beset with dangers.
Japan goes early again
Japan goes to the polls later this month as its new prime minister seeks to distinguish himself from his predecessor.
Yet another Minnesotan
Kamala Harris's running mate brings strengths to the Democrat ticket, although it is not yet clear whether or not they are quite the strengths it needs.
Death of a renegade
The death of former senator Joe Lieberman draws attention to the destructive quality of his particular brand of "centrism".