Anglosphere Press Misreads Dutch, German Euroskepticism
English-language news media don’t recognize that Northern Europeans’ patience is wearing thin.
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.
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Egyptian foreign policy may be changing, but it isn’t suddenly embracing a pariah state.
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Huntsman: Romney Missed Foreign Policy Opportunity
The former ambassador questions his party’s candidate’s criticism of the president.
Barroso Dampens Scots’ Hopes of Independence
If Scotland secedes from Britain, it would have to reapply for European Union membership.
Putin Intervenes in European-Gazprom Brawl
The Kremlin seeks to shield the energy conglomerate from an antitrust investigation.
How Britain Dealt with Political Crisis in Egypt
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Argentina Inflation Skyrockets, Kirchner’s Popularity Slumps
Voters blame their president for rising inflation and a slowdown in economic growth.
Netherlands’ Mark Rutte Wins Reelection in Close Race
The liberal party leader beats his Labor opponent in an extremely right race.
Whatever Wen Says, China’s Economy Not “On Target”
State policies to boost internal demand to sustain economic growth appear to be failing.
Turkish Offensive Against Kurds Carries Political Risks
Turkey risks antagonizing the Kurds in Iraq and Syria with its campaign on the border.
Hollande Plans €20 Billion Tax Increase to Balance Budget
The Socialist Party president announces higher corporate and income tax rates.
Hashimi’s Death Sentence Exacerbates Iraq-Turkey Tension
The Turks refuse to extradite the former vice president who has been sentenced in absentia.
No Mirage: American Energy Boom Coming
There’s little reason to be skeptical about the boom in American oil and gas production.
Democrats Claim Foreign Policy Success at Convention
Democrats campaign on what is traditionally a Republican Party strong suit.