What Trump Represents Is Neither New Nor Unique
Nationalism and political incorrectness are the hallmarks of populists on both sides of the Atlantic.
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.
Greece Asks EU for Help to Control Bloc’s External Border
After warnings that it might be ejected from the Schengen Area, Greece finally asks for help.
Putin’s Strategy Kills Another Black Sea Pipeline
Russia’s belligerent foreign policy claims a second Black Sea gas pipeline as its victim.
French Nationalists Could Win Three Regions
Marine Le Pen’s party is expected to break through at the regional level.
Catalan Leader Vows to Press Ahead with Secession
Artur Mas says a Constitutional Court ruling against independence will not change his plans.
Syrian Rebels Evacuate Homs Under Deal with Assad
Remaining opposition fighters in what used to be Syria’s third largest city give up.
British Lawmakers Back Strikes Against Islamists
David Cameron wins support for military action — and splits the opposition Labour Party.
Greece Threatened with Schengen Expulsion
Other European nations complain that Greece is dragging its feet in controlling the border.
NATO to Invite Montenegro, Russia Dismayed
Russia warns that it would consider its Cold War rival’s expansion in the Balkans as a provocation.
Danes Set to Keep Opt-Out from European Justice Policy
The migrant crisis and terror attacks in Paris have made the Danes even less pro-EU.
Corbyn Relents, to Allow Free Vote on Syria Airstrikes
The British Labour leader recognizes that he cannot get his whole party to vote against bombing.
Spanish Parties in Three-Way Tie for Election
Conservative, liberal and socialist parties are vying for first place in Spain’s general election.
Why Did Turkey Shoot Down That Russian Jet?
Turkey may have been trying to prevent a unified front being formed to defeat the Islamic State.
Former Defense Secretary Questions Party’s War Planes
Robert Gates argues against plans from his own Republican Party for war in Syria.
The Lies Parties Tell Themselves
It’s easier to blame a candidate than accept that most voters don’t agree with your policies.