Obama Delays Afghanistan Troop Withdrawal
The president slows the pullout of troops from Afghanistan in the face of a resurgent Taliban.
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.
Portugal’s Socialists Say Left-Wing Pact Possible
António Costa would rather team up with the far left than keep the center-right in power.
America Not the Middle East’s Policeman: Obama
America should be wary of involving itself in the Middle East again, the president warns.
Obama Challenges Notion Putin Bested Him in Syria
The American argues that Russia’s intervention in Syria is a sign of weakness, not strength.
Bombings Heighten Sense of Crisis in Turkey
Three weeks before an election, two suicide bombings in Ankara underline divisions in Turkish society.
Swedish Right Pulls Out of Budget Deal with Löfven
The Social Democrats may need to call snap elections after losing the opposition’s support.
Catalan Separatists Press Ahead Despite Minority Support
Even without a majority, Catalonia’s separatists continue the process of breaking from Spain.
Clinton Strong; Republican Nominating Contest in Flux
With three months to go before the first primaries, America’s parties are in very different places.
Clinton’s Trade Turnabout Could Prove Political Mistake
Hillary Clinton may worry about her left-wing base, but Democratic voters actually support free trade.
German Conservatives Resist Merkel’s Immigration Policy
Disquiet in the chancellor’s Christian Democrat ranks is rising.
Sometimes Blandness Is a Good Thing
David Cameron does not inspire passion. Maybe that’s a good thing.
Saleh Supporters Back Yemen Truce as Saudis Claim Progress
Supporters of Yemen’s former strongman support a peace plan while Saudi-led forces march on Sana’a.
Britain’s Cameron Shows Liberal Side at Conference
The prime minister unveils a social agenda to fight discrimination and poverty.
Russian Intervention Reveals Assad’s Wariness of Iran
Russia’s involvement means Syria no longer needs to rely exclusively on its more controlling ally.
Osborne Could Increasingly Define Conservative Agenda
To ensure his legacy, David Cameron could allow his deputy to spearhead the party’s modernization.