Scottish Referendum Raises Risk of British EU Exit
If Scotland secedes, a majority of voters in the rump United Kingdom could vote to leave the EU.
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.
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India, Russia Ally Against Pakistan by Providing Arms to Afghanistan
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France Expands Counterterrorist Mission Across Western Sahel
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Austrian-Russian Pipeline Deal Undermines European Gas Policy
Austria and Russia circumvent the European Commission by signing a bilateral pipeline deal.
Ukrainian Helicopters Shot Down, Odessa Residents Killed
Violence in southeastern Ukraine escalates as the government retakes a city near the Russian border.
Opportunity for Netherlands as Europe Seeks Gas Alternatives
Rotterdam’s ability to gasify LNG could help Europe reduce its dependence on Russia.
How Culture and Geography Divided the United States
The cultural heritage of America’s settlers and the nation’s diverse geography shaped its political divides.
The Geographical Origins of American Hegemony
Incredibly safe on their own continent, the Americans can concentrate on blocking rivals in Eurasia.
Between East and West: Germany’s Foreign Policy Traditions
Since the end of the Cold War, Germany’s foreign policy orientation has gradually shifted back to the east.
From Prussian to Provincial: The German Mentality Shift
The Second World War necessitated a total rethinking of German values, away from aristocracy and militarism.
“Too Big for Europe”: The Recurring German Problem
Germany’s dilemma is that it has to set the terms for Europe’s integration without jeopardizing its unity.
In Response to NATO, Russia Stages Drills on Ukraine’s Border
Russia says its military exercises near the border with Ukraine are a response to NATO war games.