Flying Russian Tricolor Part of Putin’s Nationalist Revival
The Russian leaders appeals to patriotism and tradition to shore up his popularity.
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.
Recession-Era Americans Could Radicalize Democrats
Americans who have come of age in the middle of the recession want big government again.
East Libya Autonomy Movement Declares Regional Government
The region that gave birth to the Libyan revolt demands to share power with Tripoli.
Obama Lied: Not All Americans Can Keep Their Health Insurance
The president should have known some Americans would be forced to find new coverage.
United States Ambivalent as Iraqi Kurds Move to Independence
While Iraq’s Arabs battle for control of the central government, the Kurds are quietly prospering.
Saakashvili’s Successor: Georgia’s “European Course” to Continue
Georgians voted out the man who tried to bring them into Europe yet his successor sees no reason to change course.
Czech Businessman Kingmaker After Election
Andrej Babiš appeals to disgruntled rightwingers but could lose their trust if he supports the Social Democrats.
German Coalition Expected to Introduce National Minimum Wage
Conservatives are likely to agree to a minimum wage in order to stay in government.
Netherlands Mulls Sending Commandos, Helicopters to Mali
The ruling Labor Party is eager to support the French intervention in West Africa.
Russia Agrees to Deliver Missile System: Iran
Iran’s air force chief says Russia has agreed to deliver missiles they previously canceled.
European Union Finalizes Trade Deal with Canada
But hopes that another transatlantic trade pact, with the United States, may be signed soon are premature.
Last-Minute Debt Deal Looks Certain to Divide Republicans
A law to push back the deadline for a new budget would need support from center-right Republicans.
Greens Leave Coalition Talks, Leaving Merkel With No Alternative
The chancellor will have to form a grand coalition with the Social Democrats.
Rutte Finds Majority for Budget in Dutch Senate
The Dutch prime minister convinces opposition parties to support his spending plans.
American-Saudi Alliance Likely to Survive Upheaval
The two countries have their disagreements, but the American-Saudi partnership remains strong at heart.