Commentary on Donald Trump almost always assumes that he has created major electoral waves. It's not true. Let's look at some figures.
Category: Personalities
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".
Easter roundup, part 1
A look at election news from around the world, featuring Senegal, Indonesia, Vietnam, Slovakia and Ireland.
Challenging Putin
Vladimir Putin decides not to take the risk of allowing even a moderate opponent to run against him.
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.
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.
Death of a journalist
Australian political journalism loses one of its stalwarts in Tim Colebatch.
The World is Not Enough 