Tax Transfer to Scotland Raises Questions in England
More devolution of powers to Scotland raises political questions in England as well.
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.
Dutch Reject Turkey’s Accusations of Racism
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Germany rejects of a referendum on NATO membership.
Russia Suspends Coal Supplies to Ukraine
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Negotiations have yet to resolve the security dilemmas that underpin Iran’s nuclear ambitions.
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German diplomats worry Russia is levering its influence in Bosnia and Herzegovina as well as Serbia.
Ukraine Coalition Seeks NATO Membership, Reforms
Five pro-Western parties form a coalition in Ukraine to pursue economic reforms and NATO membership.
Iraq, Turkey Bury Hatchet in Face of Islamic State
Threatened by Islamist militants, Iraq and Turkey say they will improve intelligence and security cooperation.
Swedish Nationalists Could Force Snap Elections
If the far right votes against his budget, Stefan Löfven may be forced to call an election.
Abkhaz Leaders Wary of Russian Integration Proposal
Russia’s vassal in the South Caucasus is unwilling to give up its independence.
Houthis Endorse Government as South Yemen Prepares to Secede
Having subdued an insurgency in the north, Yemen faces the possibility of secession in the south.
Japan’s Abe Calls Snap Elections as Reforms Stall
Japan’s prime minister seeks a fresh mandate for an economic reform agenda that has so far disappointed.
Russia Overestimates American Strategic Ingenuity
The Russians never fail to attribute to malice what can adequately be explained by stupidity.
Algerian President Hospitalized as Strike Points to Power Struggle
Abdelaziz Bouteflika is released from a French hospital as cracks appear in his country’s secretive regime.