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The Trump plan for Mid-East peace

Courtesy of both President Trump and the "facts on the ground", Israel and Palestine seem to be headed for a one-state solution. Is it time to accept that outcome and focus on making it work?

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Charles Richardson Middle East, Political issues, United States, War and peace Leave a comment 16 February 201729 January 2019

Switzerland says yes to immigrants

Switzerland's strict citizenship laws are relaxed slightly following a very convincing referendum victory. It's one sign that the power of xenophobia might be waning.

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Charles Richardson Europe, Party matters, Political issues, Referenda, United States 2 Comments 14 February 2017

The luck of the centrist

France's progressive liberal candidate, Emmanuel Macron, could be the luckiest man in Europe. If his luck holds out, he will be in the second ballot against Marine Le Pen.

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What Bernardi means

Cory Bernardi is an anomaly among Australian conservatives. That may lead to his rapid disappearance, or it may make him uniquely dangerous.

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Mr Putin cashes in

Eastern Ukraine could be the first big test of just where appeasement of Russia will lead.

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Election preview: Liechtenstein

Elections tonight in tiny Liechtenstein will be another (albeit small) test of the appeal of European populism.

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Australia’s missing conscience

The Australian government baulks at condemning Donald Trump's barbarism, for fear that its own barbarism should be undermined.

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Charles Richardson Australia, Ideas, Party matters, Political issues, United States 4 Comments 2 February 201727 January 2022

Moment of truth for France’s Socialists

The Socialist Party's left seizes its presidential nomination. Now its moderate leadership needs to decide which way to jump.

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Trump is the rearguard, not the vanguard

A study of opinion shifts during Obama's time in office argues against the idea that Trump and the Republican Party have history on their side.

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Charles Richardson Elections, Political issues, United States Leave a comment 23 January 2017

France’s Socialists veer left

Three months out from France's presidential election, the line-up of candidates is now pretty much complete. Only a major upset will prevent Benoît Hamon winning the second round of the Socialist primary next Sunday.

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