Wonderland

Where in the world:

1. Would the leading religious organisation openly support a particular political movement?
2. Would a former head of a much-distrusted secret service put himself up for election to parliament?
3. Would the opposition claim that it is undemocratic for the people to decide how their president is elected?
4. Would politicians fall over each other trying to establish a strategic partnership with an occupying power?

Welcome to wonderland.