Russian Troops Move into Crimea as Tensions with West Rise
Russian aircraft deliver hundreds of troops to the Ukrainian peninsula.
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.
German Green Energy a Failure, Studies Show
Germany competitiveness is undermined by green energy laws that do little to reduce greenhouse emissions.
Merkel Signals Lukewarm Support for EU Reforms
Germany has to balance British demands against the wishes of its other ally, France.
Saudi Arabia Seeks Pakistani Weapons, Deepens India Relations
The Saudis seek to weapons from Pakistan at the same time they are deepening defense relations with India.
Russian Troops in Crimea After Yanukovich Deposed
Russian troops secure the naval base at Sevastopol.
New Elections Won’t Mend Ukraine’s Cultural Divide
Another election may calm the situation, but it is unlikely to resolve the conflict between Ukraine’s east and west.
To Halt Decline, Argentina Needs to Shake Off Perón’s Legacy
Argentinians must learn that autarkic and redistributive policies are the problem, not the solution.
Critics of Sykes-Picot Overlook Arab Agency
Western interference didn’t help, but the Arabs are also responsible for many mishaps themselves.
Obamacare Was Never Going to Create Jobs
Economists who said American health reforms would boost employment were deluding us.
Yemen Federation Plan Fails to Satisfy Southern Separatists
Leaders of the independence movement in the south fear a federation would dilute their authority.
German Green Energy Policy Drives Ally into Russia’s Embrace
Unreliable green energy from Germany is hurting Dutch companies.
Dutch EU Exit Report Overlooks Domestic Obstacles
A study that shows the Dutch would be better off outside the EU ignores political realities.
Egyptian Army Chief Sisi to Announce Presidential Candidacy
Many liberal and secular Egyptians support the military leader, even if he could return Egypt to its prerevolutionary days.
South Sudan’s Machar Reneges on Truce
The former vice president and rebel leader announces an “organized resistance” against the government.
Italian Parties Water Down Renzi-Berlusconi Electoral Reforms
The changes make it easier for small parties to enter parliament but still give the winning bloc a governing majority.