Germany to Support Central African Mission Without Combat Troops
Germany is slowly becoming more involved in peacekeeping operations but still careful not to do any fighting.
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.
Turning Away from Europe, Hungary Seeks Russian Nuclear Power
Opposition lawmakers criticize the growing dependence on Russian energy.
Obama to Business: I’m from the Government and I’m Here to Help
If the president wants to help small businesses, he could start by not hurting them.
Between Illiberal Democrats and Undemocratic Liberals
Egyptian, Thai, Turkish and Ukrainian liberals seem willing to sacrifice democracy in favor of their values.
South Sudan Government, Rebels Agree to Ceasefire
A truce is supposed to end more than five weeks of fighting but may not be respected by all rebel factions.
Syria’s Kurds Erect Own Government Ahead of Peace Talks
On the eve of negotiations in Switzerland, Syria’s Kurds declare a regional government of their own.
Central Africans Name Interim Leader, Europe to Send Troops
The mayor of the Central African Republic’s capital is elected as interim president.
Nationalist Backlash Against Basque, Catalan Separatism
Spanish nationalists, worried that their country might disintegrate, start a new political party.
Central African Republic Violence Continues After President Resigns
Waves of ethnic killings and reprisals continue after former rebel leader Michel Djotodia resigns the presidency.
French Businesses, Unions Skeptical of Hollande’s Promises
Employers are underwhelmed by the president’s reforms while union bosses fear job losses.
Egyptians Expected to Approve New Constitution, Boost Army
A vote in favor of constitutional reforms could clear the way for Abdul Fatah Sisi to run for president.
Europe’s “Tea Parties” Would Appal Their American Counterparts
Europe’s populists share Americans’ resentment, but are to their left on economic policy.
Libyan Defense Threatens to Sink Oil Tanker at Rebel Port
Federalists in eastern Libya intend to ship oil independently unless their demands are met.
Czech Social Democrats, Centrists Announce Coalition
Former finance minister Bohuslav Sobotka forms a government with parties to the right.
Selling Iraq “The Weapons It Needs” Would Be a Mistake
The United States should learn to live with the fact with Iraq cannot be made into an ally anymore.