A year ago, Hamas brutally shattered the superficial calm of the Middle East. Neither side wants to admit the essential similarity of their attitudes.
Back in two weeks
Blogging takes a break until early October.
Four quick updates
A brief report on the latest developments in some continuing stories, including Catalonia, Japan, France and the United States.
Thailand loses a prime minister
Thailand's prime minister loses his job due to a decision of the court that is usually seen as the puppet of his coalition partner, the military.
Yet another Minnesotan
Kamala Harris's running mate brings strengths to the Democrat ticket, although it is not yet clear whether or not they are quite the strengths it needs.
Three months to go
A look at the presidential pendulum in the United States three months out from the election.
Venezuela splits the left
Venezuela's embattled president finds he is lacking support from many leaders who might have been thought to be his natural allies.
How not to rig an election
Venezuela's election, as was feared in advance, is clearly fraudulent. Whether or not it can be overturned is another question.
Courts and constitutions revisited
Joe Biden launches an attempt to make reform of the Supreme Court into an election issue.
Betting on Harris
Kamala Harris has improved the Democrats' position in the opinion polls, although the betting markets seem to be lagging behind.
The World is Not Enough 