Capriles to Challenge Chávez’ Successor in April Election
The liberal governor will make a second attempt to win Venezuela’s presidency.
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.
Italian Left Restless After Disappointing Election Result
Party leader Pier Luigi Bersani’s former rival criticizes his efforts in forming a government.
Neoconservatives Belittle Foreign Policy Critique
National security hawks’ disdain of Rand Paul’s noninterventionism is a mistake.
Defense Chief: France to Leave Mali Once Security Restored
France won’t withdraw from Mali until “the liberation of the whole country is complete.”
Central Bank “Doing Nothing” to Save Eurozone?
The European Central Bank has alarmed the Germans by doing too much!
Britain to Send Armored Vehicles to Syria’s Rebels
The United Kingdom will deliver “technical assistance” to opposition forces in Syria.
Court Suspends Egypt’s Parliamentary Elections
Egypt’s legislative elections are pushed back by an administrative court’s decision.
Bush Warns Republicans Becoming “Too Reactionary”
Florida’s former governor argues that Republicans cannot only be “against things.”
Venezuela’s Maduro Defies Constitution, Assumes Power
Nicolás Maduro assumes power, sidestepping the speaker of the National Assembly.
Venezuelan Vice President Announces Chávez’ Death
The president’s death could plunge Venezuela into political turmoil.
Italy’s Left Issues Ultimatum, Threatens Reelections
Italy’s left-wing leader calls on the anti-establishment Five Star Movement’s Beppe Grillo to “say what he wants.”
Graft Threatens Communist Party Rule: Xi
If China is to fight corruption, it must reduce the state’s role in the economy.
Study: No Reason Not to Build Canada Oil Pipeline
Extension of the Keystone Pipeline would have “no significant impacts” on the environment.
France Stays Longer in Mali, Tuareg Join Fight
France continues to battle Islamists in Mali with the support of Tuareg secessionists.
Iraq’s Maliki Warns Assad’s Fall Could Destabilize Region
Regime change in Syria could threaten the Iraqi leader’s own political survival.