Italy gets its old president back – but still no government, and the prospects for the centre-left are looking bleaker than ever.
Slow progress in Kosovo, but at least it’s not Chechnya
European media are hailing a historic agreement between Serbia and Kosovo, but the underlying problems haven't really been solved.
Weekly electoral roundup
An occasional feature. This week it's Paraguay, Iceland, Malaysia, Pakistan, Venezuela and Italy.
US stalemate on gun control
President Obama's modest plan for gun control falls victim to the paradox of gradualism.
New Zealand gets ahead again
New Zealand votes for marriage equality, with a bit more partisanship than you'd guess from the media reports.
Venezuela update
There's been post-election violence in polarised Venezuela, but no likelihood that the victory of Nicolás Maduro will be undone.
Another look at Israel vs. Iran
Israel, Iran and North Korea. Different nuclear programs, very different reactions.
What rights do corporations get?
Unions NSW is launching a High Court challenge to election expenditure laws. A recent case from Pennsylvania provides an interesting contrast.
A close-run thing in Venezuela
A close result in Venezuela sees Nicolás Maduro declared the winner. Now he has to show whether he can be more than just an understudy for Hugo Chávez.
Reform in the Vatican: Pell to the rescue
Australia's own George Pell is appointed to a new committee of cardinals that will advise on reform in the Vatican: a unique and difficult task.
The World is Not Enough 