Greece looks like electing a radical left government tomorrow. The uncertainty is over just how radical it will be, and what that will mean for Greece's future in Europe.
Update on freedom of speech
Fairfax publishes a prime example of how not to engage in the debate about racial vilification.
Close elections start the year
The psephological year kicks off with presidential elections in Sri Lanka and Croatia, both upset victories by narrow margins.
OK, let’s talk about free speech
It's human rights commissioners at twenty paces, as Australia argues about the meaning of free speech and the local implications of the massacre in Paris.
Sanctions, east and west
American sanctions against Cuba have had more than fifty years to work, but haven't. Sanctions against Russia, however, are doing unexpectedly well.
We’re back!
World blogging returns, with news from Greece, Japan, the US, Moldova, Tunisia and Hungary.
UKIP scores again
The UK Independence Party wins itself a second seat in the House of Commons. It's bad news for the Conservatives, and not much joy for Labour or the Lib Dems either.
Lessons from Victoria
Some recent stories on the Victorian election contain lessons of more general relevance.
A snap Japanese election
Japan unexpectedly goes to the polls next month, with a faltering economy and an electoral system that's already been ruled unconstitutional.
Romania gets a German president
Romania's voters show they don't want to give their prime minister a promotion, opting instead for an ethnic German from the centre-right.
The World is Not Enough 