Nick Ottens is an historian from the Netherlands who researched Muslim revivalist movements and terrorism in nineteenth century Arabia, British India and the Sudan. He also studied the history of transatlantic relations. Nick is a special correspondent for The Seoul Times and a contributing analyst with the geostrategic consultancy Wikistrat. -
Suez Reversed? The Entente Cordiale Rides Again
More than fifty years after their disastrous retreat from Suez, Britain and France could shape the geopolitics of Europe anew.
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Greece Enters Selective Default With Second Bailout
Despite a second round of European financial support, Greece enters “selective default” as a result of a bond swap arrangement.
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Dempsey Warns Syria “Different Challenge” From Libya
America’s top military officer cautioned against throwing America’s support wholeheartedly behind the Syrian opposition.
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Brazil’s Rousseff Poised to Undertake Reform Effort
Although the pace of regulatory reforms has stalled, there is reason to be optimistic about the president’s efforts.
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Ryan Criticizes Obama Budget, “Ducking Responsibility”
The Republican budget committee chairman says the president “isn’t even trying” to meet the nation’s fiscal challenges.