Egypt Strikes Libya Islamists, Italy Wary of Intervention
Egypt calls for an international effort to “defeat terrorism” in Libya. Italy isn’t so sure.
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.
Left Up in Polls as Israelis Name Economy Top Concern
The left is up in the polls, but Benjamin Netanyahu could cling to power.
Dutch Ruling Party Leader Threatens Greek Euro Exit
The Netherlands’ liberal party thinks Greece should leave the euro.
Suspect in Copenhagen Shootings Killed by Police
Danish police kill the man suspected in shootings at a free speech meeting and a synagogue.
Libya Rivals Talk in Face of Common Enemy: Minister
Violent Islamism in Libya raises the possibility of rapprochement between its rival governments.
Shooting at Copenhagen Free Speech Meeting, One Killed
One attendee of a debate organized by a Swedish Muhammad cartoonist is killed in a shooting.
It’s Too Late to Turn Ukraine Into a Buffer State
The “Finland option” is no longer a viable one for Ukraine because of Russia’s own actions.
Russia Must Not Be Allowed to Divide the West
The West must make clear that Russia’s schemes will not only fail but backfire.
Don’t Admire the Big Man
Admiration for strongmen reveals an unhealthy desire to be led and a misjudgment of sound politics.
Gas Production Cut Causes Row in Dutch Coalition
The ruling Labor Party insists on deeper production cuts.
French, German Leaders Negotiate Ukraine Ceasefire
Leaders agree to a truce, but Ukraine is still a long way off from ending the war.
Greece Wants Out of Bailout, Proposes “Bridge Loan”
Greece wants additional financial assistance to avoid default when its current bailout runs out.
Cyprus Denies Would Lease Military Bases to Russia
Establishing a military presence on Cyprus would be a huge strategic gain for Russia.
NATO Expands Presence Across Eastern Europe
Seeking to dissuade Russia from testing its resolve, NATO beefs up its presence in Eastern Europe.
Bush, Perry Learning from Mitt Romney’s Mistakes
Two former governors are eager to take on income inequality and the erosion of America’s middle class.