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France’s government survives for now

France's new government has survived its first parliamentary test, but the road ahead is beset with dangers.

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Charles Richardson Europe, France, Personalities, Political issues 3 Comments 15 October 20244 November 2024

Japan goes early again

Japan goes to the polls later this month as its new prime minister seeks to distinguish himself from his predecessor.

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Charles Richardson East Asia, Elections, Party matters, Personalities 2 Comments 10 October 2024

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.

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Charles Richardson Elections, Party matters, Personalities, United States Leave a comment 13 August 202413 August 2024

Death of a renegade

The death of former senator Joe Lieberman draws attention to the destructive quality of his particular brand of "centrism".

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Charles Richardson Party matters, Personalities, United States, War and peace 1 Comment 2 April 2024

Easter roundup, part 1

A look at election news from around the world, featuring Senegal, Indonesia, Vietnam, Slovakia and Ireland.

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Charles Richardson Africa, British Isles, Elections, Europe, Party matters, Personalities, South-East Asia 4 Comments 27 March 20247 April 2024

Challenging Putin

Vladimir Putin decides not to take the risk of allowing even a moderate opponent to run against him.

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Election preview: Indonesia

Indonesian democracy looks to be in for a testing time, with a general with an unsavory background strongly favored to be the next president.

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Charles Richardson Elections, Personalities, South-East Asia 3 Comments 13 February 2024

There’s no Trumpism without Trump

Ron DeSantis bows out of the presidential race, demonstrating the folly of trying to win over Donald Trump's supporters by promising competence.

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Charles Richardson Elections, Party matters, Personalities, United States 4 Comments 23 January 202426 January 2024

Death of a journalist

Australian political journalism loses one of its stalwarts in Tim Colebatch.

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Charles Richardson Australia, Elections, Media, Personalities 1 Comment 22 January 202430 January 2024

A new French prime minister

Emmanuel Macron finds someone even younger than himself to serve as prime minister, hoping to keep his delicate balancing act alive.

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Charles Richardson Europe, France, Party matters, Personalities, Political issues Leave a comment 11 January 2024

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