Rubio’s Hawkishness Could Become a Problem
An exchange with Rand Paul makes clear just how far to the right Marco Rubio is on foreign policy.
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.
Portuguese Left Forces Passos Coelho to Step Down
Portugal’s prime minister loses a confidence vote only days after presenting his government.
No, Britain Is Not Retreating from the World
David Cameron has maintained Britain as an international actor when voters are more inward-looking.
Cameron’s Europe Demands Really Are Significant
Making other leaders see that Europe can no longer move at one speed is an accomplishment.
Tougher Immigration Policies Split Germany’s Ruling Parties
“The left hand of the government doesn’t know what the right is doing anymore.”
Catalan Parties Vote to “Disconnect” from Spain
A month after the election, Catalonia’s separatists take the first step to seceding from Spain.
Why Moderate Republicans Keep Winning the Nomination
Republican voters in blue states have more power than Republican voters in red states.
Portugal’s Left Teams Up to Oust Passos Coelho
Two far-left parties agree to go into coalition with the Socialists to remove the right from office.
Politics, Not Environment, Informed Keystone Decision
The rejection of the Canada-to-Texas pipeline had more to do with American politics than the environment.
France Deploys Carrier to Support War on Islamic State
President François Hollande announces the deployment of France’s only aircraft carrier.
Time to Call Southern Eurozone States to Order
France, Italy and Spain neither deserve nor need more time to bring their deficits down.
Merkel Joins Britain’s Call for Two-Speed Europe
28 member states can no longer integrate all at the same pace.
Merkel Mends Ties with Bavarian Ally on Immigration
The German chancellor walks back her open-doors policy.
Erdoğan Unexpectedly Wins Back Majority in Turkey
The veteran Turkish leader dumbfounds his opponents by taking back control of parliament.
Kerry Visit Underscores Uzbekistan’s Pivotal Role
As America draws down in Afghanistan, Uzbekistan is likely to start playing a bigger role in Central Asia.