Statistics on the flow of preferences throw more light on the result of Australia's election and on the debate over electoral reform.
New York swings leftward
The left-wing candidate scores a convincing win in New York's Democratic primary, raising questions for the party's overall direction.
Iraq and Iran: compare and contrast
Another unwarranted American attack in the Middle East, and there are both similarities and differences with the invasion of Iraq 22 years earlier.
Swings on the pendulum
Another set of interesting figures on last month's Australian election is available, telling us more about the shape of Labor's victory.
Nukes and madness
The nuclear genie is already out of the bottle, and many of its custodians are less than ideal. Adding Iran to the list would not materially alter that position.
Two governments fall
Dutch and Tasmanian governments are both forced back to the polls, showing some interesting similarities and differences.
Recounts here and there
Australia's federal election finally wraps up. Meanwhile, Canada has also been doing recounts.
Two new presidents
Poland and South Korea both get new presidents: a conservative elected narrowly, and a centre-left candidate who had little trouble.
Shifting right doesn’t stop the fascists
The far right wins an unexpected Senate seat in Australia, exposing again the futility of embracing its policies.
Tight polls in Poland
Poland's presidential runoff is too close to call.
The World is Not Enough 