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 has been published in Asia Times Online and The Seoul Times and is a contributing analyst for the geostrategic consultancy Wikistrat. -
Hollande, Merkel Face Fight Over Eurozone Bonds
The new French president and German chancellor will battle over the joint issuance of sovereign bonds in the eurozone.
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No Frontrunner in Egypt’s First Free Presidential Election
Whoever becomes Egypt’s president will grapple with high unemployment, a fiscal crisis and conflicting political interests.
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Monti Says, “Bridge” Divide Between Austerity, Growth
The Italian premier said there could be efforts to stimulate demand but not runaway government spending.
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“N” for North: NATO Looks Toward a Cold Future
Wikistrat analysts predict a cold future for NATO. “The Arctic represents the emergence of a new geopolitical arena.”
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G8 Leaders Prepare to Team Up on Germany’s Merkel
Other industrialized nations have grown weary of austerity. The German chancellor finds herself without allies at Camp David.