The tenth anniversary of Tony Abbott's election provides an occasion to consider his continuing influence.
Category: Personalities
One dead mutineer
The death of Yevgeny Prigozhin illustrates the brutality of Russia's regime, but it is hardly the least excusable of Vladimir Putin's crimes.
Thai democracy struggles on
The return to Thailand of populist leader Thaksin Shinawatra coincides, obviously not by chance, with an agreement between his party and the military.
Autocrats north and south
The contrasting post-presidential fortunes of Donald Trump and Jair Bolsonaro. Different party systems play an important role.
Death in Germany
Simon Crean was not a successful Labor leader, but he deserves more respect from the party than many whose record looks better on paper.
Two showmen depart
An adverse report to the House of Commons claims Boris Johnson, while death claims Silvio Berlusconi. Compare and contrast.
A lament for John Pesutto
Victoria's Liberal Party kneecaps its leader after he takes a stand against far-right influence in the party.
Turkey’s opposition makes its choice
A consensus candidate is chosen to take on Turkey's authoritarian president in the election scheduled for May.
Centre-left takes a gamble in Italy
Italy's main opposition party has a new leader, who promises to take it in a new direction.
Death of a Communist
The death of a veteran Communist reformer draws attention to the remarkable story of the fall of the East German dictatorship.
The World is Not Enough 