Election year in Australia means more talk about preferences. Kevin Bonham is a vital resource for understanding what's going on.
What to watch for in 2022
Some big elections are on the way in 2022. Here are the main ones to look out for.
2021 in review
As the year comes to a close we look back on notable elections and trends.
No, not Libya
The electoral year ends with Libya's presidential election postponed again, in a symptom of the country's failure of governance.
Dreaming of a Green Christmas
Compare and contrast the fortunes of the Greens in Germany and Australia. Voting systems matter.
French left still lost in the wilderness
France's array of centre-left and further left presidential candidates still show no signs of organising themselves behind a common standard-bearer.
Left takes the prize in Chile
Chile chooses a president from outside the political mainstream for the first time since the restoration of democracy.
Trouble for the Tories
Two years after his big election win, Boris Johnson is in trouble. A by-election last week shows that his opponents are willing to co-operate against him.
Second round in Chile
Far left and far right contest the runoff on Sunday for the Chilean presidency. It looks too close to call.
Taiwanese independence revisited
An embarrassment over Taiwan at the democracy summit raises again the question of how to think about Taiwan's ambiguous status.
The World is Not Enough 