Israel Does Not Seek Regime Change in Tehran
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says that Israel can live with the present regime in Iran if it gives up its nuclear program.
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.
Tar Sands or Socialism: What’s Driving Canada’s Success?
Canada is generating more jobs and wealth than America. What explains the discrepancy?
West “Recreating Sino-Soviet Bloc” in Syria: Brzezinski
By vilifying the two powers, Western allies are “pushing the Russians and the Chinese together.”
Berlusconi Plans to Save Italy, Could Save Monti
The former prime minister wants to reclaim his office. He could end up rescuing his successor.
Kim Jong-un Consolidates Control of Korean Army
The young North Korean leader puts the party back in control of the military.
Israel’s Netanyahu Splits Rival Liberal Party
The conservative premier divides liberals over military service for orthodox Jews.
Iraq Declares Kurdish Oil Exports to Turkey “Illegal”
Baghdad inists that oil exports should go through the central government.
Obama Tells Businessowners: You Didn’t Build That
The president seems to believe that businesses can only succeed if the government helps them.
North Korean Army Chief Relieved of “All Posts”
A guardian of the young North Korean leader is apparently purged.
Arab Emirates Ship First Oil Via Gulf of Oman Port
Alarmed by Iranian threats to close the Strait of Hormuz, the UAE open a new export terminal
Boehner Shows Wisdom Where Romney Doesn’t
The House leader is more realistic than his party’s presidential candidate about China’s currency.
In Libyan Election, Tribalism Trumps Islamism
The Muslim Brotherhood failed to make inroads into Libyan politics but the vote was hardly a victory for liberals.
China’s Catch 22: Communist Party Under Pressure
The party can lose its grip on power if growth stalls but to keep growth up, it will have to relax its grip on power.
Britain Lost Its Chance to Be Europe’s Balancer
David Cameron had his chance to weaken the Franco-German axis and blew it.
Spain’s Rajoy Announces More Cuts, Tax Increases
The Spanish leader unveils “necessary” austerity measures to bring spending in line with revenue.