Despite French Intervention, Million Flee in Central Africa
Violence between Christians and Muslims seems to worsen, despite a French attempt to restore order.
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.
Let’s Not Extend “Temporary” Unemployment Insurance Again
Temporary unemployments benefits have proven to be far from temporary and could be counterproductive.
Consumers, Not Government, Should Set Cannabis Prices
The whole point of decriminalizing drugs is to get government out of regulating their consumption.
Turkish Army’s Demand for Coup Retrial Is Dilemma for Erdoğan
The prime minister suddenly finds himself aligned with former foes against Turkey’s legal system.
Low Productivity Growth Helps Explain Slow American Recovery
The United States economy could be 7 percent bigger if productivity had kept up with other trends.
South Sudan Army, Nuer Clash Despite Attempt to Broker Truce
South Sudan’s army battles an ethnic Nuer militia days after regional leaders tried to find a negotiated settlement.
Turkey’s Erdoğan Sees Foreign Plot in Corruption Probe
The Turkish leader calls for a “second independence war” to defeat his enemies.
South Sudanese Rebels Seize Oil Producing Province
Forces loyal to former vice president Riek Machar occupy regions in the north.
France’s Hollande Laments High Labor Costs But Unlikely to Act
The French president recognizes that labor costs are too high, but his Socialist Party is resistant to changes.
Steinmeier Unlikely to Effect Change in German-Russian Relations
Germany’s new foreign minister may be something of a Russophile, but his influence could be limited.
Russia Cleans Up Its Own Mess with Ukraine Bailout
One of the reasons Ukraine needs financial aid is that Russia tried to choke off its economy.
American Men Are Falling Behind — And That Should Worry Women, Too
When they are raised by single mothers and educated in a feminine environment, boys tend to underperform.
German Party Vote Clears Way for Third Merkel Government
Social Democrats agree to join a coalition with Angela Merkel’s conservatives.
West Suspends Syrian Rebel Aid as Commander Flees to Turkey
Britain and the United States suspend their support after Islamist rebels take hold of a weapons depot.
North Korea’s Kim Jong-un Has Uncle Executed for Treason
State media accuse Jang Sung-taek, the regime’s former number two, of plotting a coup.