Another three former Russian dependencies go to the polls at the weekend, with varying democratic prospects.
Big test on the Russian borderlands, part 1
An expectedly strong showing by the pro-Russian forces has put Moldova's European ambitions in doubt. A similar contest will be fought out in Georgia on Sunday.
October election roundup
Electoral news from around the world: this month, Iceland, Mozambique, Kiribati and Indonesia.
Local elections in Australia
Canberra votes tomorrow for its local or territorial government; meanwhile Victorians are voting in a much less democratic exercise.
Who lost the Chagos?
Britain agrees to yield its Indian Ocean territory to Mauritius, but the Conservatives aren't happy about it.
Four (sort of) German states
Recent elections in Saxony, Thuringia, Brandenburg and Austria all tell a story of gains for the far right.
France’s government survives for now
France's new government has survived its first parliamentary test, but the road ahead is beset with dangers.
Tory Party veers back to the right
Britain's Conservative Party is set to choose a new leader, but both candidates are on the hard right after moderate MPs screwed up their tactical voting.
Japan goes early again
Japan goes to the polls later this month as its new prime minister seeks to distinguish himself from his predecessor.
Four weeks to go
Just four weeks out from the US election the presidential race is still unpleasantly close.
The World is Not Enough 