Tag: Legislatures and Parliaments

Russia Sees a Western Hand Behind Serbian Street Protests

The accusations made by Russia’s ambassador to Serbia were the latest efforts by Moscow to thwart a diplomatic campaign to lure Serbia out of Russia’s orbit.

Polish Right Occupies State TV, Refusing to Accept Loss of Power

The sit-in shut down Poland’s main public news station, a possible harbinger of battles to come as the party voted out of power tries to keep its grip on state institutions.

Israel’s War Cabinet Reflects the National Consensus, for Now

A team of rivals joined together to lead Israel’s war effort. But beneath the veneer of unity, there are political differences and old resentments.

UK Parliament’s Rwanda Vote Today, Explained

The British prime minister faced a test of his authority as he sought to protect his flagship immigration policy from threats within his divided party.

Thomas Mayo on What Comes After Australia Rejected the Voice

Thomas Mayo was the calm champion of the effort in Australia to give Indigenous people a voice in Parliament. After its failure, will he turn up the volume?