Bruised Chris Christie Joins Republican Presidential Race
The New Jersey governor has lost much of his shine since he first appeared on the national stage.
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.
Dutch Tax Reform Talks Collapse as Centrists Walk Out
Opposition parties are unimpressed by the government’s tax proposals.
Nord Stream Belies Countries’ Non-Russian Gas Efforts
Some of Europe’s richest countries prioritize their own energy security over others.
Jordan Seeks Buffer Zone to Keep Syrian Islamists at Bay
Jordan would be prepared to send troops into Syria to prevent radical Islamists from menacing its border.
Denmark’s Liberals Take Office Without Allies
After talks with other parties collapse, the Danish liberals form a government alone.
Rival Libyan Factions Fail to Agree to Power-Sharing Plan
Libya’s rival factions turn down a peace plan even though they share a common enemy: Islamic State.
Turkey Planning Invasion to Stave Off Kurdish State
Turkey plans to send troops thirty kilometers deep into Syria to stop Kurds from forming their own state there.
Obama’s Good Week Less About Him
The American president just happens to be in office at a time of rapid political and social change.
Greek Euro Exit Could Herald Anti-Western Shift
Ejected from the euro, Greece is likely to eye Russia first as an alternative ally to its partners in the West.
Greece Edges Closer to Euro Exit, Imposes Capital Controls
Greece keeps its banks closed as chances of it leaving the eurozone increase by the day.
American Gays Can Find Hypocrisy in Both Parties
Democrats suddenly all support gay marriage. Republicans throw out the Constitution.
Greek Default Imminent After Euro Talks Break Up
Alexis Tsipras’ sudden announcement of a referendum dashes any hope of a deal.
America Urged to Rediscover Virtues of Diplomacy
The United States increasingly use the threat of force as a first, rather than a last, resort.
Greek Referendum Reveals Tsipras’ Political Cowardice
The far-left prime minister’s refusal to make a decision shows he is unfit to lead in a crisis.
Why the West Shies Away from Fighting Islamic State
The Islamists do not pose much of a threat to the West and should be defeated by other Muslims.