Putin Urges More Liberal Trade, Russians Skeptical
Russians are skeptical of their president’s plans to open borders for international trade.
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.
“General Motors is Alive”, But at What Cost?
President Obama saved jobs, but business confidence is fading.
Obama Asks Four More Years for “Different Vision”
All Republicans have to offer, argues the president, is the prescriptions of the past.
European Central Bank Unveils New Bond-Buying Program
Mario Draghi announces program to quell “unfounded” fears about the euro’s survival.
Putin Suggests West Using Al Qaeda to Bring Down Assad
Russian leader denounces the “short-sighted” Syria policy of Arab and Western nations.
American Competitiveness Declines Fourth Year in Row
Since Barack Obama became president, his country has lost its competitive edge.
Dutch, Germans Insist: No More Aid for Greece
The two northern European countries reject the possibility of a third Greek bailout.
Federal Reserve Chief Says Monetary Stimulus Worked
Ben Bernanke insists that printing money has been “economically meaningful.”
United States Will Leave Afghanistan in Turmoil
American withdrawal will leave the Central Asian country in a perfect mess.
Britain’s Cameron Prepares Cabinet Reshuffle
The premier has to appease his right flank without alienating the Liberal Democrats.
Sino-German Relationship Could Thwart American Pivot
A Eurasian continental alliance could frustrate America’s “pivot” to East Asia.
Dutch Labor Party Resurges, Socialists Founder
The Netherlands’ two left-wing parties unexpectedly find themselves in competition.
Romney: What America Needs is Jobs
Mitt Romney touts his business experience in his nomination acceptance speech.
German Opposition to Central Bank Debt Financing
The Germans are adamantly opposed to the central bank buying peripheral bonds.
Governors “Vanguard” of Republican Reform Agenda
The party’s successful state leaders point the way for presidential candidate Mitt Romney.