Renzi Should Finish the Job He Started
Now is not the time to stop liberalizing the Italian economy. The work has barely begun.
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.
Ukraine’s Yatseniuk Survives Confidence Vote
The prime minister wins a confidence vote but leaves Ukraine’s ruling coalition divided.
Russia Makes Syrian Puzzle Even More Complicated
By backing the Kurds in Syria, Russia is driving a wedge between Turkey and its NATO allies.
Parties Seek Political Gain from Scalia’s Death
If Republicans would block every candidate, the president could nominate anyone.
Republicans Yet to Banish Ghost of George W. Bush
Republicans are starting to come to terms with the failures of their last administration. It isn’t pretty.
Resignation Suggests Ukraine Coalition Breaking Down
A coalition of convenience between reformers and members of Ukraine’s old guard is faltering.
Russia Shocked, Shocked That West Is So Unfriendly
Russia is surprised that after all its lies and provocations, the West is no longer kind.
Debate Shows Why Clinton is the Proper Democrat
Bernie Sanders is trying to turn the Democratic Party into something it’s not: an ideological project.
Syria Truce Gives Regime Time to Besiege Aleppo
World powers agree that the fighting in Syria must stop — but not for another week.
South Sudan’s Kiir Reappoints Rival to End Violence
The South Sudanese president restores his rival as vice president in an attempt to end a year of civil war.
Hollande Reshuffles Cabinet in Attempt to Unite Left
The French president needs a united left to make it into the second voting round of the election next year.
Rubio Overrates His Foreign Policy Experience
If the Florida senator insists on touting his “judgement” and “understanding” of foreign affairs, let’s take a look.
New Hampshire Republicans Fail to Elect Anti-Trump
No favorite to take down Donald Trump emerges from the first Republican presidential primary.
Assad’s Forces Close In on Aleppo for Decisive Battle
Reclaiming the city for the regime would go a long way toward stamping out Syria’s non-Islamic State opposition.
Republican Governors Team Up on Inexperienced Rubio
Jeb Bush, Chris Christie and John Kasich each hope to best the Republican boy wonder in New Hampshire.