Rand Paul Unlikely to Win But a Relevant Contender
Kentucky’s libertarian senator could split the anti-establishment vote.
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.
Frozen Conflict in Ukraine’s Donbas Becoming More Likely
Neither Kiev nor the separatists are in a position to decisively end the war in Ukraine’s Donbas region.
Iran Hails Nuclear Deal as Step Toward Improved Relations
Iran’s president says he hopes a nuclear agreement will lead to broader rapprochement with the West.
Despite Saudi Airstrikes, Yemen Rebels Enter Aden
Abd Rabbuh Mansur Hadi’s last stronghold seems on the verge of falling into Houthi rebel hands.
Cameron, Miliband Clash in British Party Leaders Debate
Live analysis and commentary about the only election debate between Britain’s party leaders.
Labour’s Proposal to Restrict Zero-Hours Contracts Misguided
Most Britons on zero-hours contracts are happy with their flexible jobs.
Latest Greek Reform Plan Unlikely to Convince Creditors
Plans to raise taxes while slowing liberal economic reforms are unlikely to woo Greece’s creditors.
America Unlocks Aid to Egypt in Effort to Reassure Arabs
Not wanting to be seen as leaning too heavily toward Iran, the United States restore military assistance to Egypt.
Tsipras Suggests Greece Could Serve as “Bridge” to Russia
Greece’s far-left leaders criticizes EU sanctions against Russia.
Business Policy Divides Socialists in Britain, France
Socialists split on whether to be for or against business.
Liberals Could Support EU Referendum in Next Government
A referendum on Britain’s European Union membership no longer stands in the way of another coalition.
Catalan Parties Unveil Road Map for Independence
Catalonia’s two largest parties vow to break away from Spain if they win the next election.
Warships Shell Aden, Saudis’ Yemen Strategy Becomes Clearer
Arab strikes could drive a wedge the Houthis and Saleh loyalists, making a ground invasion less likely.
Europe’s Problem Is Not Irresolute Leadership
What Robert Kaplan sees as a political failure is actually the strength of European civil society.
Plans for Joint Arab Military Force Look Improbable
Arab states have too many conflicting interests and priorities to make a joint military force work.