France, Kuwait, Tunisia Attacks Suggest Islamic State Influence
Even if the three attacks were not coordinated, they may all have been inspired by the Islamic State.
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.
Guardian Reveals Cameron’s European Reform Proposals
The British leader would focus on migrants benefits and an opt-out from “ever-closer union”.
Greece Sticks to Pension, Tax Plans Creditors Rejected
Greece refuses creditor demands for pension and tax reforms, making a deal less likely.
Conservative “Silent Majority” Backs Cameron in Europe
The majority of Britain’s Conservatives want to remain in the EU.
If Greece Defaults Next Week, Don’t Blame Us
Greece’s far-left leaders have done everything they can to ruin their country’s chances of a deal.
Pacific Trade Pact Clears Senate, Philippines Want In
The Philippines says it wants to join the Trans Pacific Partnership on the day it clears the United States Senate.
Danes Support Cameron’s Reforms, Germany Cautious
Danish conservatives share Britain’s priorities for reform in Europe.
Jindal’s Republican Presidential Candidacy Puzzles Many
The Louisiana governor is running as the sort of populist he denounced two years ago.
Lack of Greek Pension, Tax Reform Block Deal
The IMF rejects Greece’s proposals for pension reform, setting back hopes of a bailout deal.
United States Deploy Artillery, Tanks to Eastern Europe
The permanent deployment of heavy equipment is meant to reassure NATO allies from the former East Bloc.
Crisis Summit Ends Without Greek Deal But Some Hope
European leaders fail to find a way out of the Greek debt crisis.
Greece Forces More Delay in Bailout Crisis Resolution
Greece fails to submit reforms in time, pushing back a resolution of its bailout crisis once again.
Denmark’s Election Result Reflects European Trend
Parties that are pro- or anti-globalization draw voters away from the political center.
Banning Symbols Won’t Ban Hate
Removing the Confederate flags from the Southern United States wouldn’t end racism or violence.
War Tests Syrian Druze’s Loyalties and Israel’s Neutrality
Syria’s Druze are torn between supporting Bashar Assad and seeking help from neighboring Israel.