Australia scores well on a world survey of attitudes to immigrants, but the implications for political debate are not entirely clear.
Germany, one month out
Germany votes in a month's time, and the polls are giving plenty of encouragement to Angela Merkel.
Kurdistan’s turn
Iraq's Kurds say they're pushing forward with a referendum on independence, but the nature of their strategy remains a little unclear.
Charlottesville
Some further thoughts on the moral catastrophe that is Trumpism.
Who’s afraid of Alfred Deakin?
Judith Brett argues that Malcolm Turnbull should have learned some lessons from Alfred Deakin, but perhaps the problem is that his opponents have already been learning them.
Oh dear, it’s North Korea again
North Korea is staging its regular return to the headlines. Don't panic.
Time to move on in Kenya
Another disputed presidential election shows Kenyan democracy to be somewhat shaky but still functional.
Can you get rid of presidential government?
Events in Venezuela and the United States again cast doubt on the "separation of powers" constitutional model. Can it be reformed or replaced?
Merkel stands, more or less, on her record
With Germany's election looming, chancellor Angela Merkel is being challenged on her response to the 2015 refugee crisis.
Poland pulls back
Poland's plan to bring its judiciary under government control hits an unexpected roadblock. Presidential initiative isn't always a bad thing.
The World is Not Enough 