Opposition to Euro Membership Growing in Italy
Fringe parties in Italy are advocating a withdrawal from the single currency area.
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.
Paul Ryan’s Budget Plan is Far from Radical
The Wisconsin congressman’s plan doesn’t balance the budget before 2040.
Romney Sends Mixed Signals on National Security
The Republican candidate has appointed both neoconservatives and realists as advisors.
Egypt’s Generals Play Long Game
The military makes the Muslim Brotherhood vulnerable to its own success.
Egypt’s Morsi Dismisses Defense Minister, Army Chief
Egypt’s Islamist president steps up the pace in rolling back the army’s influence.
Does Ryan Help or Hurt Romney in Swing States?
His plan to privatize Medicare is unlikely to play well with senior voters in Florida.
With Ryan, Romney Makes Election Ideological Contest
November’s election can be a debate on just how much government Americans want.
North, South Sudan Agree Terms of Oil Transfer Deal
South Sudan accepts a fee for oil exports through the north, but hopes China will pay.
Erdoğan Does Not “Rule Out” Invasion of Syrian Kurdistan
Turkey’s prime minister warns that his forces may cross the border into Syria.
Obama’s Reluctance to Intervene in Syria Isn’t Puzzling
The president’s unwillingness to antagonize China and Russia is perfectly justified.
Egypt Carries Out Airstrikes Against Sinai Militants
The Egyptian air force strikes suspected militant targets in the Sinai Peninsula.
Israel Exasperated By Egypt’s Failure to Secure Sinai
Israeli defense minister Ehud Barak urges Egyptians to “take matters into their own hands.”
Netherlands “Obstructive” in Europe, Rutte “Impotent”
European officials criticize the “obstructive” role of Dutch prime minister Mark Rutte.
France’s Hollande Putting Off Tough Budget Decisions
François Hollande has raised taxes on the rich but is delaying tough spending and tax measures.
Assad’s Alpenfestung: An Alawite State in the Levant
Could Assad retreat to the Alawite heartland if the uprising forces him out of Damascus?