Sarkozy Seeks to Outflank French Nationalists
He could alienate moderate French voters in the process.
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.
America Is Starting to Pivot on the Shia-Sunni Divide
Rapprochement with Iran will upset America’s allies but ultimately help it advance its strategic goals.
Greece’s Tsipras Tells European Leaders Reforms Are Coming
The Greek prime minister promises policy changes in order to qualify for continued financial support.
Yemen Power Struggle Worsens, Fighting in Aden
Yemen’s president faces opposition from Iranian-backed rebels as well as his predecessor.
Russia Signs Integration Treaty with South Ossetia
Russia is absorbing Georgia’s breakaway republic on the anniversary of its annexation of the Crimea.
Eying Election, Britain’s Conservatives Relax Austerity
George Osborne eases his austerity program and announces tax relief for low and middle incomes.
Dutch Ruling Parties Lose Majority in Senate
Early provincial election results show the Dutch ruling parties losing their majority in the Senate.
Exit Polls Put Israel’s Netanyahu Within Reach of Majority
Israel’s conservative prime minister is more likely to put together a majority than his left-wing rivals.
Polls Show Dutch Coalition Losing Senate Majority
The Netherlands’ ruling parties are likely to lose their majority in the Senate.
Transatlantic Relations Are Not a One-Way Street
America has reason to complain, but it can’t expect its European allies to fall in line every time.
Will America Talk with Syria’s Assad or Not?
John Kerry calls for negotiations but the State Department insists he didn’t mean with Assad.
Kerry Assures Arabs Iran Deal Is No Grand Bargain
The secretary tries to convince Saudi Arabia that a deal with Iran won’t foreshadow a broader rapprochement.
Labor Unions Are Wrong to Oppose Pacific Trade Pact
Freer trade across the Pacific may cost some jobs, but it would be a net positive for the United States.
Four Traditions Inform American Foreign Policy
American foreign policy is successfully shaped by the competition of four schools for influence.
Sisi’s Big Buyoff: A New Egyptian Capital
Plans to build a new capital are an attempt to placate Egypt’s restive population.