Britain’s Cameron Defends Arab Gulf Weapons Sales
Selling fighter jets to undemocratic nations is “completely legitimate,” says the premier.
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.
Fuel Rationing Exacerbates Middle Atlantic Shortages
New Jersey and New York have made the problem worse with attempted price controls.
America’s Middle Class Has Been Buried
Fallen home prices have wiped out some 40 percent of the median family’s wealth.
Why Worry About America’s Trade Deficit?
There is no evidence that suggests a trade deficit affects economic expansion.
Mitt Romney Offers Real Hope of Change
The Republican is likelier to pursue sound energy and fiscal policies than the incumbent.
New Government Won’t Change Dutch Foreign Policy
Labor may be less Euroskeptic, but the Netherlands is likely to maintain its hard line.
Ukraine’s Ruling Party on Track to Win Election
The president’s party performed particularly well in the Russian speaking east of Ukraine.
Algeria Reportedly On Board With Mali Intervention
Algeria is wary of intervention in Mali but also worried about the Islamic insurgency there.
“Strategic Reassurance” Implies Chinese Dominance in Asia
The United States “pivoted” to Asia to prevent China from dominating the region.
Dutch Labor, Liberal Parties Close to Coalition Deal
Prime Minister Mark Rutte is close to forming a coalition government with his formal rivals.
Regulations, Tax Hikes Weaken American Economic Outlook
Businesses are reluctant to hire and invest in the face of more regulations and higher taxes.
China’s Next Leaders Likely to Continue Slow Reform
China’s leadership transition is unlikely to herald radical policy changes.
Let’s Import the Economic Policies of the 1920s
Supply-side economic policies fueled the economic expansion of the Roaring Twenties.
Democrats Face Crucial Choice on Entitlement Reform
Time is running out to preserve the American social safety net programs.
France Deploys Spy Drones in Mali, Plans Intervention
France takes the first step toward military intervention in West Africa.