North Europe Deepens Defense Cooperation Against Russia
Britain, the Baltic and Nordic countries step up intelligence sharing and ccross-border air force training.
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.
West Sees Russian Troops in Ukraine, Fears Mariupol Attack
NATO observes Russian military equipment moving into Ukraine, possibly to support an attack on Mariupol.
Obama Brings China In from the Cold
A deal on climate change points to a more significant achievement: committing China to world order.
Why Russia Can’t Accept the Status Quo in Ukraine
Freezing the War in Donbas would allow Ukraine to get its house in order and deepen its ties with the West.
Catalonia Votes for Statehood in Informal Referendum
The vast majority of Catalans who voted want to break away from Spain.
Obama Announces Offensive Against Islamic State
The president says sending additional troops signifies a shift from a defensive to an offensive strategy.
Turnout in Catalan Statehood Vote Almost Two Million
For the parties that favor Catalan independence, it is important to get turnout over two million.
Defying Madrid, Catalonia Votes on Statehood
Spain’s richest region votes in a “consultation,” defying a constitutional court ban.
Obama’s “War on Coal” Is Final Straw for Appalachia Democrats
Appalachian Mountain voters were never liberal. Now they’ve definitively switched to Republicans.
Britain Can’t Count on Dutch for Reforms in Europe
When push comes to shove, the Netherlands will always back Germany over the United Kingdom.
Some Good Might Come of the Islamic State
The Islamic State’s fanaticism might mark the complete and final failure of political Islam.
Obama Deceitful on Keystone XL Pipeline
There is no “independent process” going on. The president should make up his mind.
Libya Edges Closer to Splitting in Two
The eastern and western halves of Libya look more and more like separate countries.
Renewed Fighting in Donbas as Russia, Ukraine Trade Barbs
Both sides accuse the other of violating a ceasefire, leading to a new round of fighting in southeastern Ukraine.
Fresh Hope for Compromise as Republicans Take Senate
It might be in both parties’ interest to produce some compromises in the next two years.