German-Turkish Migration Pact Almost Certain to Flop
A proposal to swap migrants would be impractical, divisive — and possibly illegal.
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.
Allies Perplexed and Inspired by Trump’s Rise
Politicians in Europe and North America both criticize and praise the Republican.
While Merkel Dithers, Far Right Grows in Germany
Support for the Alternative is rising as the ruling parties fail to cope with a refugee crisis.
Don’t Count on Cruz to Help Stop Trump
If a Donald Trump nomination helps Ted Cruz’ political career, he would probably let Republicans suffer it.
Cruz Beats Trump, But Next Steps Unclear
The Texan wins a series of presidential contests, but where does he go from here?
The Party Is Deciding: Anyone But Trump
After months of counting on Donald Trump’s campaign to implode, Republicans are springing into action.
Post-Super Tuesday Delegate Math Does Not Favor Cruz
The blue states that vote next have more power in the presidential contest than solidly Republican ones.
Spain’s Sánchez Fails Second Parliamentary Test
The Socialist Party leader fails to become prime minister a second time.
EU Referendum Will Not Make or Break Britain
Loud voices on both sides of Britain’s EU membership debate are overstating their case.
Realignment Less Likely Than Republican Split
Before the two major parties in the United States can realign, the Republicans need to split up.
Far Left Rejects Socialist-Led Government in Spain
An intransigent far left votes down a proposed coalition government of center-left parties.
Russia Weaponizes Syrian Refugees: NATO
Russia is worsening the refugee crisis out of Syria in order to break Europe’s political will.
Clinton Must Resist Temptation to Tack Left
The presidential frontrunner would be wise to keep the Democratic Party in the center of American politics.
Atlantic Sentinel’s Super Tuesday Takeaways
John Kasich is going for broker. Bernie Sanders is not going anywhere.
Donald Trump and the Republican Schism of 2016
The Republican Party is unraveling. Donald Trump is the straw that broke the elephant’s back.