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International The centre that couldn’t hold Liam Weeks 13 February 2020 We know what has gone from Irish politics, but it isn’t yet clear what will take its place International Whatever it takes Lesley Russell 11 February 2020 A long week in American politics ends with a president still struggling in the national polls International The Buttigieg insurgency Nick Button 8 February 2020 Joe Biden is no longer considered the safe Democratic candidate. But will his challenger maintain momentum? International Known unknowns Lesley Russell 19 January 2020 The trial of Donald Trump will feed into the Democratic primaries, the election, and beyond

International The power of the ballot box Rowan Callick 25 November 2019 Has the pro-democracy movement gained the upper hand by the most peaceful means possible? International A vote beyond the void David Hayes 20 November 2019 Boris Johnson’s election may yet restore the pith to Britain’s democracy National affairs Swinging Sydney Peter Brent 20 November 2019 Longer-term voting patterns in the city’s western suburbs highlight the flaws in much post-election analysis National affairs Why campaigning mattered Rodney Tiffen 13 November 2019 Labor’s campaign review highlights how the party misjudged in the lead-up to the election

National affairs What’s an opposition leader to do? Peter Brent 16 October 2019 Is this the worst job in politics? Undoubtedly — especially if you follow the wrong advice International Trudeau’s teachable moment Jonathan Malloy 1 October 2019 Although the electoral impact is unclear, Canadians can learn much from this month’s revelations International Can Trump win? Peter Brent 20 September 2019 The American president might win next year’s election, but will he? Essays & reportage Did late deciders confound the polls? Murray Goot 19 September 2019 Predictions of the 2019 election result were way off the mark. But we still don’t know why