An opportune moment to return to the comparison of Donald Trump and Jair Bolsonaro.
The fish rots from the head
A political scientist explodes the myth of an irresistible "populist wave".
January electoral roundup
Your monthly (at best) roundup of election news, featuring Vanuatu, Ghana, Mozambique and Croatia.
Trump at the Supreme Court, revisited
The Supreme Court says no to Donald Trump, in a decision of minor intrinsic importance that might nonetheless herald bigger things to come.
Insurrection then and now
Peaceful presidential transition in the United States throws Donald Trump's subversion in 2021 into sharper relief – as do current proceedings in South Korea.
Austria starts the year badly
Coalition talks in Austria break down, opening the way to a far-right prime minister.
2025 election preview
Make plans for 2025 with the aid of our guide to the year's noteworthy elections.
2024 in review
There have been negatives among the positives, but this has nonetheless been a big year for democracy. A top 15 list of elections, with commentary.
The fall of John Pesutto
The Victorian Liberal Party changes leaders yet again, setting itself up for a strategy to target the outer suburbs.
Anniversary & loose ends
Twelve years of blogging, and our namesake film is on TV. Happy holidays to everyone!
The World is Not Enough 