On March 15, 2017, the Netherlands went to the polls. We discuss the background, the electoral system and the parties that participated in this closely watched election.

Liechtenstein 2017

Feb 10th, 2017 12m 49s

Our look at the history and politics of the Principality of Liechtenstein, one of the oddest democracies in the world.

Kuwait 2016

Jan 23rd, 2017 14m 28s

This week, we look at the Kuwaiti legislative election of November 2016. We discuss the political history, who can participate and prospects for the future.

Russia 2016

Sep 27th, 2016 12m 26s

This week, we look at the Russian legislative election. We discuss the hold that President Vladimir Putin has over the Russian political system and give you the background to understand the Russia elections.

Hong Kong 2016

Sep 7th, 2016 13m 32s

Our look at this year's elections to Hong Kong's Legislative Council. We discuss the ballot, the factions and the results of the Umbrella Revolution, Guest: Doug Bastien

Thailand 2016

Aug 6th, 2016 28m

On August 7th, 2016, the military government in Thailand is holding a referendum to approve changes to the country's constitution. We look at the political history, the players and we get the details of the constitutional package.Guest: Pavin

Nauru 2016

Jul 11th, 2016 16m 7s

The island nation of Nauru is the world's smallest democracy, but it has problems related to an Australian detention centre on the island and declining rule of law. We discuss this in the context of the election that was held there on the 9th o

Australia 2016

Jul 4th, 2016 18m 12s

This week, we look at the recent Australian Election through the eyes of a campaign worker for the Australian Labour Party.

Spain 2016 Part 2

Jun 23rd, 2016 23m 51s

This is part two of our look at the at the Spanish General Election. Our guest discusses peripheral nationalisms in Spain, Income inequality and possible outcomes of the election.Guest: Dr. Robert Fishman, CONEX-Marie Curie Professor of Poli

Spain 2016

Jun 19th, 2016 13m 48s

This week, we look at Spain's general election. We discuss the transition to democracy, political history, the decline of the two-party system and the rise of Podemos.