Brzezinski: Let’s Not Be “Emotional” About Syria
The former American national security advisor argues the regional dynamics undermine the case for intervention.
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.
Erdoğan Woos Pakistanis and Teaches Them a Lesson
The Turkish model of moderate Islamism could be a model for Pakistan’s civilian leaders to rein in the army.
Respite for Spain, Fiscal Challenges Remain
Spain is offered an extra year to reduce its budget deficit, a target its autonomous regions are unlikely to meet.
Ireland’s Left Benefits from Growing Austerity Fatigue
Sinn Féin is on the rise as the Irish prepare for a referendum on what it calls Europe’s “austerity treaty.”
Iraq Warns Turkey Over Kurdistan Pipeline Deal
Baghdad opposes Kurdish plans to trade oil and gas. Turkey welcomes them.
German Politicians, Public Strongly Against Eurobonds
Merkel insists that it “makes no sense” to jointly issue sovereign bonds in the eurozone.
Dempsey Considering “Military Option” in Syria
He cautioned against it three months ago.
Shafik Seeks to Claim Mantle of Egypt’s Revolution
A former Mubarak minister is secular voters’ only hope of preventing an Islamist takeover.
Panetta: “Plans” Ready to Stop Iran’s Nuclear Program
The defense chief confirms plans have been drawn up to prevent Iran from developing nuclear weapons.
China’s Reformers Close Ranks, Bo’s Legacy Endures
President Hu Jintao insists that Bo Xilai’s ousting was an “isolated case,” but start ideological differences certainly remain.
Serbia’s Nikolić Sees “Uncertain” Path to Joining Europe
The nationalist leader made his first foreign trip as president to Moscow.
In Egypt, “The Revolution Has Ended”
Islamists and a former member of Mubarak’s regime compete for the presidency.
American Drone Strikes Increase, Yemen on the Brink
Yemeni forces are taking to the fight to Al Qaeda, backed up by American drones.
British Recession Deepens, Pressure on Coalition Mounts
Conservatives cannot keep hiding behind their Liberal Democratic coalition partners.
Is Sarkozy’s Loss Poland’s Gain?
If France pushes Germany too much, the latter may turn to find a friend in Poland.