South Korea's last two military rulers die within a month of each other, prompting reflections on the era that they represented and the relationship between authoritarianism and economic growth.
Change in Germany and Sweden
Germany is on the way to a new government and Sweden briefly had a new prime minister. Both cases show the need for co-operation across a broad ideological front.
Centre loses out in Chile
It was a good result for the opinion polls in Chile. Not so good for voters, who will have to choose between the extremes in the second round.
A deputy premier goes down
The resignation of South Australia's embattled deputy premier contains an important lesson for how we think about responsible government.
Election preview: Chile
The collapse of the centre in Chilean politics looks like leading to a presidential contest between the extremes.
Back on the Brexit train
Britain and Europe are negotiating again, in yet another round of dealing with the consequences of Brexit for Northern Ireland.
Bulgaria votes for change
Bulgarian voters have swung behind a new anti-corruption party, which now faces the task of putting together a majority coalition.
A contemptible Trumpist
Donald Trump's acolytes are not above the law, but the prosecution of Steve Bannon shows that the law in question is a complex one. Matters would be much simpler in Australia.
Election preview: Argentina midterms
Halfway through his term, Argentina's president is facing a likely setback in legislative elections.
Bulgaria and others
Bulgaria votes yet again on Sunday, this time for both president and parliament. Change is on the way elsewhere in the region as well.
The World is Not Enough 