Canada's Liberal government, written off last year, goes from strength to strength, in a way that Australia's Labor government hopes to copy.
France’s courts take a hand
France's far-right leader is hoping to emulate Donald Trump in turning a criminal conviction to political advantage.
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.
Two early elections
Canada's prime minister has chosen to risk an early election. Portugal's prime minister didn't have much choice about it.
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 teals and the heartland (WA edition)
The Western Australian opposition goes down to another heavy defeat, with possible implications for the Liberal Party's fight to reclaim its heartland seats.
The World is Not Enough 