A review of the major electoral happenings on 2022, with particular reference to the invasion of Ukraine.
Fiji chooses democracy, sort of
Fiji's original military ruler returns to power, this time as the champion of democracy. It's a cautionary tale, in which Australia has played a disreputable part.
Loose ends for Christmas
Tying up some electoral loose ends as we head into the holiday season.
Sick leave
Just to let everyone know that blogging is on hold for a few days because I've come down with a bout of Covid-19. I'm hoping to resume normal service by the end of the week. Feel free to continue the discussion among yourselves!
Peruvian democracy fights back
An attempted coup by Peru's president is frustrated by an impressive display of institutional resilience.
Georgia repeats
Democrats go to a 51-49 Senate majority with a win in the Georgia runoff, leaving the Republican Party to face its Trumpist demons.
The teals and the heartland revisited
Independent candidates in the Victorian election fell well below expectations. That allowed the Liberal Party a modest recovery in its heartland, in contrast to the disaster at federal level.
Death of a compromiser
Jiang Zemin, dead at 96, became a powerful leader of China through his ability to position himself between liberals and conservatives.
US midterms wrap up
The composition of the new United States Congress is settled, with the exception of a Senate seat to be fought out next week.
Anwar takes his chance
The arrival in power of Anwar Ibrahim is a product of Malaysia's fractured party system but is also an inspiring personal story.
The World is Not Enough 