Australia's far right parties failed to make the electoral breakthrough that many expected. The Libertarian Party also does not seem to have done itself any good by joining their company.
Category: United States
Alone at the UN
The United States again votes with Russia at the United Nations, this time with no support whatever from its usual allies.
A Trump third term?
His second term is already a scene of chaos after less than three months, but Donald Trump keeps talking about the possibility of a third term.
Overthinking Trumpism
Searching for philosophical depth in the Trump administration is a fool's errand.
OK, let’s talk about tariffs
For a century and a half, being on the right generally meant you supported protectionism. Donald Trump means to bring back those days, if indeed they ever really went away.
Libertarians vs democracy, again
Matt Zwolinski explains what's wrong with the "libertarian" critique of democracy.
Manifest destiny, part 3: Gaza
The idea of an American protectorate-cum-real-estate-development in Gaza may or may not be seriously meant, but Trump's support for Israel's far-right agenda is very serious indeed.
Europe, unsteadily, stands up
With the prospect of having to fend for themselves in a hostile world, Europe's leaders are preparing to put a lot more money into defence.
Manifest destiny, part 2: Canada
Canada is getting a new prime minister just as its southern neighbor is threatening its independence. So far it's doing wonders for his party's fortunes.
Manifest destiny, part 1: Greenland
An election takes place in Greenland, in the shadow of an American territorial claim that no-one really knows whether or not to take seriously.
The World is Not Enough 