Cyprus Signs Deal Allowing Russian Ships to Use Ports
Cyprus and Russia both play down the significance of the pact, saying it shouldn’t worry anyone.
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.
European Union Seeks Caspian Gas to Limit Russian Imports
The European Commission calls for partnerships with the states around the Caspian Sea.
Obama Needs India to Make His Asia “Pivot” a Success
If America is to submit China to the liberal world order, it needs India’s Narendra Modi to succeed.
Britain to Send Military Trainers to Ukraine: Cameron
Prime Minister David Cameron warns against a failure to stand up to Russia in Ukraine.
Greece Submits Reforms for Bailout Extension, IMF Critical
Greece’s latest promises underwhelm the IMF. Europeans agree to extend its bailout anyway.
Germany Denies Lithuania Arms, Lawmakers Critical
Lawmakers from both coalition parties criticize the decision not to supply a NATO ally with weapons.
Communists Back Pro-European Coalition in Moldova
Moldova’s Communists support the pro-European government, but their voters might not.
Finland, Sweden Announce Military Pact
The two neutralist Scandinavian countries announce a pact that could see them go to war together.
Yemen’s Hadi Reappears in Aden, Denounces Houthi “Coup”
The president’s reappearance raises the possibility of Yemen falling apart along pre-unification lines.
Venezuela’s Socialist Revolution Has Turned Ugly
Rather than recognize the errors of his mentor, Nicolás Maduro resorts to totalitarian measures.
Eurozone Agrees to Four-Month Loan Extension for Greece
Greece backs down and agrees to comply with the conditions of its bailout in order to get more support.
French Government Survives Confidence Vote
The Socialists survive a confidence vote after ramming through economic reforms.
Greece Wants New Loan Without Conditions
Greece’s new government wants another loan from Europe but dump the bailout.
France’s Hollande Bypasses Parliament, Enacts Reforms
France’s president enacts economic reforms by executive order, bypassing his own Socialist Party.
Hungary’s Nationalist Premier Shows Putin Not Isolated
Vladimir Putin’s visit to Budapest is largely devoid of substance but shows he is not isolated in Europe.