As Popularity Sinks, Tsipras Admits Coalition Possible
Greece’s far-left leader, Alexis Tsipras, admits he might only return to power at the head of a coalition.
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.
Corbyn Victory Could See Labour Turn Against Itself
The leftist may only be able to keep Britain’s Labour Party together by sidelining and threatening opponents.
Poland’s Election Shaped by History of Partition
A century after Poland regained its independence, it is still politically divided between east and west.
Catalonia’s Separatist Parties See Support Rise
Parties that favor independence from Spain see their support rise ahead of a crucial vote.
Russia Seen Expanding Role in Syrian Conflict
Rumors swirl about Russian forces in Syria weeks after a high Iranian official visited Moscow.
Scots Indifferent to Nationalist Party’s Failures
More Scots than ever plan to vote for the National Party, but its governing record is unimpressive.
In Fortress Russia, Putin Only Listens to Hardliners Anymore
The removal of pro-Western liberals has reduced the Russian president’s inner circle to hardliners.
Hillary Clinton Was Getting Terrible Foreign-Policy Advice
Emails reveal that the Democrat got highly partisan advice when she was secretary of state.
America Shouldn’t Try to Pry China and Russia Apart
Rather than break up China and Russia, America should seek to isolate them together.
Hungary Cites Migrant Crisis for Draconian Measures
Hungary’s right-wing government proposes policies that would be more at home in a police state.
In Alaska, Obama Calls for New Arctic Icebreakers
The president urges funding for ships in an area where America has fallen behind Russia.
Reforms Still Likely to Thwart Valls Presidential Run
Manuel Valls’ reforms are unpopular on the left. But if they succeed, it may be François Hollande who benefits.
After Iran Deal, America Must Reassure Arab Allies
If America is to “pivot” on the Middle East’s Shia-Sunni divide, it must appease Iran’s rivals.
Why Italy Is So Slow to Reform
Bureaucrats and local officials are slow to implement the changes politicians enact in Rome.
Natural Gas Discovery Could Give Egypt Relief
The discovery of a huge gasfield off the Egyptian coast couldn’t have come at a better time for the Arab nation.