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How factionalism works

Australian commentators still mostly get the Liberal Party wrong. For a start, the wet-dry division isn't a factional conflict.

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Lessons from Spain

Reflections on the scope of the centre-left victory in Spain provide possible lessons for Australia's parties as well.

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Democrats ponder the top six

With nine months until voting starts, the campaign for the Democrat presidential nomination is well under way – with, so far, six front-runners.

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Centre-left brings home the goods in Spain

Good news at last for the European centre-left, as its vote in Spain consolidates while that of its opponents splinters.

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Understanding Spain, part II

Spain's Socialist prime minister looks to have made the right decision in calling a snap election, but victory is by no means assured.

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Understanding Spain, part I

Sunday's Spanish election follows a long period of political confusion, but this time voters face a clear choice.

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Senate reform: an interim verdict

Australia reformed its Senate voting system in 2016, partly in order to counter the multiplicity of candidates and tickets. How successful has that been?

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Post-Easter results roundup

A swag of election results from Indonesia, Israel, Ukraine and North Macedonia.

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Easter reading

Reading suggestions to brighten up your Easter weekend.

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Election preview: Indonesia

Indonesia's president looks set for re-election with an increased majority.

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