In Picking Kaine, Clinton Emphasizes Competence
The Democrat distinguishes herself from Donald Trump by promising intelligent, steady leadership.
Nick Ottens
Nick Ottens is a public affairs officer for the Dutch Animal Coalition and a board member for Liberal Green, the sustainability network of the Dutch liberal party VVD. He is a former political risk consultant and a former research manager for XPRIZE, where he designed prize competitions to incentivize breakthrough innovation in agriculture, food and health care. He has also worked as a journalist in Amsterdam, Barcelona and New York for EUobserver, NRC, Trouw, World Politics Review and Wynia’s Week, among others.
Why Aren’t Serious Labour Candidates Standing Up?
There are more able politicians than Owen Smith to challenge Jeremy Corbyn, but they are sitting this out.
Trump Throws Fresh Doubt on NATO Commitment
The Republican equivocates when asked if he would protect allies against Russia.
Democrats and Non-Trump Republicans Share Views
On immigration and trade, anti-Trump Republicans have more in common with the other party than their own.
Mindless Republican Tough Talk Reaches New Low
Right-wing rhetoric on security has severed any relation with reality in favor of pure and uncontrolled emotion.
As Britain Prepares to Leave EU, Irish Eye Unification
Ireland’s Enda Kenny for the first time raises the possibility of incorporating Northern Ireland into his country.
Pence Can Make a Mistake, Clinton Can’t: Trump
The Republican forgives his vice presidential candidate for his Iraq War vote, but not Hillary Clinton.
Republican Party Comes Unhinged at Trump’s Convention
Speakers whip up fear and hate while anti-Trump forces are drowned out by what they describe as “brownshirts”.
After Failed Coup, Erdoğan Will Further Polarize Turkey
After surviving a putsch, Turkey’s president is doing the opposite of what his country needs.
May Seeks Middle Way for British Conservatism
Between the liberalism of David Cameron and the Tory paternalism of the past.
Trump’s Business Past Reveals Worrying Character Traits
If Donald Trump governed the way he’s run his businesses, his administration would be a disaster.
Britain to the Back of the Queue? Maybe Not
Perhaps America and Britain could use a doomed transatlantic trade pact as a template for their own treaty?
Scotland Could Delay Britain’s EU Exit
Theresa May promises not to invoke Article 50 until there is agreement from all parts of the United Kingdom.
White Backlash Fueled Donald Trump’s Candidacy
Resentment toward black advancement helps explain why the white underclass supports Donald Trump.
Trump Whips Supporters Into Frenzy Over Black Protests
The Republican risks deepening racial divisions in America with his careless rhetoric about black protests.