Republican Candidates Hard to Put in Boxes
The Republican Party’s establishment-versus-grassroots narrative doesn’t really apply anymore.
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.
Italy Joins Call for Deeper Political Integration in Eurozone
The sort of political union Italy seeks in the eurozone is closer to France’s vision than Germany’s.
Turkey Targets Islamic State, Keeps Eye on Kurds
Turkey carries out its first strikes against the Islamic State in Syria and goes after Kurdish militants at the same time.
Americans Losing Trust in Republicans on Foreign Policy
Traditionally a strong suit of the right, Democrats are now trusted more to conduct America’s foreign policy.
East-West Standoff in Ukraine Likely to Endure
Neither Russia nor the West is prepared to escalate or seek a diplomatic way out.
Out of Touch with Voters, Labour Party Lurches Left
Most Labour members think they lost the election because their party wasn’t far to the left enough.
Greek Parliament to Approve Bailout, Ruling Party Split
Greek lawmakers approve measures demanded in return for financial aid, but many leftwingers rebel.
Stop Pretending Europe Is Like America
Americans should not compare European integration with their own history of nationbuilding.
Walker Shrinks from Challenging Republican Orthodoxies
The Wisconsin governor calls himself a fighter, but won’t say anything that might unnerve the right.
Tax Cuts Could See Renzi Clash with Commission
Europe would have to overlook Italy’s budget transgressions, once again, if it cuts €35 billion in taxes.
Sweden Cautions Against Two-Speed Europe
Sweden fears deeper integration in the eurozone could reduce other countries to “second-class members.”
John Kasich: A Serious Candidate, Unlikely to Win
The governor of Ohio is a serious candidate. But he’s virtually unknown outside his home state.
Some in the Republican Party Are Ready to Move On
There are Republicans who are committed to winning elections again. There may not be enough.
Former German Euroskeptic Leader Starts New Party
Bernd Lucke splits the German Euroskeptic movement, potentially to the benefit of the ruling conservatives.
Britain to “Do More” to Defeat Islamists in Syria: Cameron
The prime minister wants to do more to support American efforts against the Islamic State.