China’s Hu Ensures Smooth Transition, Resigns Army Post
President Hu Jintao unexpectedly steps down from his military leadership post.
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.
Turkey’s Erdoğan Warns Will Not Wait for Europe
The Turkish premier demands membership for his country within ten years’ time.
Evidence Republicans Should Focus on Small Government
Voters in presidential swing states are relatively more conservatives than Americans nationwide.
Canada Lures Americans for Oil Sands Industry Jobs
Unemployed Californians are finding high-paying jobs in the energy sector of Alberta, Canada.
Republicans Look for New Leader After Election Defeat
The Republican Party has a long list of possible presidential contenders for 2016.
Obama Faces National Security Team Shakeup
The secretaries of defense and state will retire while two generals are under investigation.
Israel Seen Preparing for Military Action in Gaza
Israel warns that it will not hesitate to retaliate if rockets continue to be fired from Gaza.
Increasingly Authoritarian Kirchner Draws Mass Protests
Argentinians are fed up with their president’s gross economic mismanagement.
“No Military Reason” for Britain Not to Intervene in Syria
Britain’s army chief suggests that there may be a “limited intervention” in Syria.
Germans Worried About French Slide into Recession
Unless France makes economic reforms, it could plunge Europe in an even deeper crisis.
After Obama Win, Democrats Look for Successor
Barack Obama has just won reelection, but Democrats will soon look ahead to 2016.
Germany Stills Needs Britain for Balance in Europe
Chancellor Angela Merkel needs the British for balance against the Mediterranean bloc.
Republicans Should Move to Middle and Shouldn’t
Republicans have to moderate their social views but stay the course on economic issues.
Barack Obama Reelected on Edge of Fiscal Cliff
The Democratic incumbent defeats his Republican challenger, but Congress remains divided.
Auto Bailout, Energy Loom Over Election in Rust Belt
Blue-collar workers in industrial states could determine the outcome of the election.