The “Giant Placebo” That is Monetary Stimulus
The Federal Reserve is not preparing another round of quantitative easing but not planning a reversal in policy either.
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.
Compromise Reached on Writing Egypt’s Constitution
Islamists and secularists agree to form a panel to rewrite Egypt’s constitution.
Greece on the Brink, Risks “Vortex of Self-Destruction”
Greece’s former prime minister predicts further economic contraction if the country exits the euro.
Spain Downgraded, Bank Bailout Expected Soon
Spain is expected to ask its European allies for help to prop up its ailing banks.
Panetta “Reaching the Limits of Patience” With Pakistan
The American defense secretary urged Pakistan to expand its military operations against insurgent safe havens.
The Sino-Russian Alliance That Isn’t
Too much is made of Vladimir Putin’s trip to China. This isn’t the beginning of an alliance.
Neoconservatives Still Smitten with Saakashvili
He tried to lure the United States into a war with Russia but is still considered an ally.
Berlin Really Doesn’t Want a European Banking Union
German taxpayers are resistant to underwriting foreign bank deposits.
Egypt’s Generals Issue Ultimatum to Parliament
The generals in charge of Egypt demand a new constitution before there are elections.
Panetta Wants Greater Role for India in Afghanistan
The United States can hardly antagonize Pakistan further, so why not ask India’s help?
Spain Asks European Help to Recapitalize Banks
Finance minister admits that Spain can’t afford to prop up its banking sector on its own.
Syrian Intervention Would Upset World Order: Kissinger
The former secretary of state cautions against intervention by outside powers in Syria.
Romney’s Election Strategy Hinges on Florida, Ohio
The Republican presidential candidate cannot afford to lose either battleground state.
United States Expanding Naval Presence Across Asia
Leon Panetta tells Singapore and Vietnam that the United States are “rebalancing” to Asia.
America Wakes Up to the Arctic’s Potential
Secretary of State Hillary Clinton argues “the Arctic has an increasing geopolitical importance.”