A look back at the big elections of the year and an assessment of some of the political trends.
Bougainville still waiting
Four years after its near-unanimous referendum, Bougainville is still waiting for its independence.
A bumper Latin American roundup
An update on recent electoral happenings in Chile, Argentina, Guatemala, Peru and Venezuela.
Qualification in Colorado
The Colorado supreme court rules against Donald Trump's eligibility, but its decision is unlikely to survive on appeal.
A big, chaotic election
The president of the Democratic Republic of the Congo seeks re-election amidst logistical chaos and allegations of fraud.
Creeping authoritarianism in Serbia
Serbia's autocratic president wins a parliamentary majority as expected, but his position is in some ways an unenviable one.
A word in Cameron’s ear
An occasional adviser to Britain's foreign secretary has interesting things to say about the Middle East.
Chile tries again
Chilean voters are again being asked to approve a new constitution, this time drafted by the right.
Fall of an autocrat
Two months after its election, Poland completes its change of government, providing a much-needed morale boost for democrats worldwide.
That other two-state solution
Israel/Palestine isn't the only place confronting a choice between having one state or two. The problem in Cyprus is similar, but interestingly different.
The World is Not Enough 