General elections in Guatemala usually follow a predictable pattern of propaganda, violence and despair, writes Anna Bevan.
Increased defence spending is just one sign that the country is pulling away from its pacifist moorings, writes Tina Burrett.
Good news from Scandinavia, but the fossil-free fight continues, says Hazel Healy.
The rise of South Africa's Economic Freedom Fighters party, and its leader, speaks volumes, says Richard Swift.
Despite the recent boom, the country is still one of glaring inequalities, writes Louisa Reynolds.
Mark Engler's View From America.
Together, the monarchy and the military hold tightly to the reins of power in Thailand. With little sign of popular resistance, Jo Eckersley wonders if this is likely to change.
Richard Swift considers an alternative to economies based on over-consumption and growth-addiction.
A cartoon by P J Polyp
The environmental crisis is proving not only a challenge to capitalism but forcing resistance movements to rethink their politics.
The other great historic alternative to capitalism has been anarchism. Often dismissed as a dirty word, its influence ebbs and flows but its libertarian principles remain profoundly influential.
From Karl Marx to Ed Miliband and François Hollande is a very long journey indeed. But all at least pay lip-service to socialism. So how has it worked as an alternative?
Richard Swift begins his journey through political alternatives to capitalism by looking at the nature of the beast they seek to oppose.
Richard Swift on Nigeria's new president.
It's more of the same in the West African country, writes Gabriella Jozwiak.
Azerbaijan will be showing its friendly face this month as it hosts the European Games. But it’s what is going on behind the scenes that is important, argue Emma Hughes and James Marriott.
The upsurge of Hindu nationalism in India, by Urvashi Butalia.
Ziauddin Sardar on the various fundamentalisms on offer in Pakistan.
How do oppressive ideologies take hold despite the devastation they cause? Dinyar Godrej looks behind the news headlines.