France to Put Down Mali Unrest in “Matter of Weeks”
French military intervention appears to have driven insurgents into the desert.
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.
Regionalization Looms for Republican Party
The Southern base of the party is ideologically supreme but can’t win national elections.
Britain “Entitled” to Request Changes in Europe: Cameron
The British prime minister promises voters a “real choice” on Europe in the next election.
Italy’s Berlusconi, Separatists Seal Electoral Pact
The former prime minister renews his alliance with the separatist Northern League.
Netanyahu Tries to Fend Off Right-Wing Challenge
The Israeli prime minister responds to the defection of conservative voters to the right.
Sudans Agree to Demilitarize Disputed Border Area
The two Sudans agree to set up a buffer in the region where most of their oil is produced.
Nationalization Works? For Whom?
Saving insurance giant AIG only worked for AIG. The economy as a whole isn’t better off.
President’s Illness Casts Doubt on Venezuela’s Political Future
A week before his scheduled inauguration, Hugo Chávez remains in hospital in Cuba.
Czechs, Poles to Keep German Green Energy Out
Germany’s neighbors are tired of grid fluctuations and shut themselves off.
Obama Divides Republicans With “Fiscal Cliff” Deal
Fewer than half of Republican congressmen vote to raise taxes to stave off the “fiscal cliff.”
Senate Averts “Fiscal Cliff,” Long-Term Budget Deal Elusive
Lawmakers avoid an immediate tax hike but achieve no long term fiscal consolidation.
Necessary Financial Correction Has Yet to Come
It’s hard to be optimistic when central bankers are spending like drunken sailors.
Obama: Extend Tax Relief Now, Cut Spending Later
The president urges Congress to enact a tax deal before negotiating budget cuts.
Italy’s Left Tops Prime Ministerial Poll, Monti Second
Silvio Berlusconi is unlikely to return to power in Italy, according to the latest poll.
After Revolution, Tunisians Call for Dictator’s Return
High unemployment and lawlessness makes Tunisians yearn for the old regime.