Huntsman Predicts China Won’t “Play by Rules” Soon
The former ambassador says China seeks economic and social stability above all else.
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.
Hollande Proposes Tax Hike, Sarkozy Narrows Gap
Nicolas Sarkozy says his opponent’s plan to raise taxes on the rich would “isolate France.”
Romney Wins Primary Votes in Arizona, Michigan
The presumptive Republican presidential nominee wins two more primary elections.
Israel Sells Drones, Missile Defense to Azerbaijan
Despite tension in the region over Iran’s nuclear program, an Azerbaijani-Israeli weapons deal has little to do with it.
Gingrich Reverses Position, Advocates Afghan Withdrawal
Afghans are “going to have to figure out how to live their own miserable life.”
Russian State Oil Company Seeks to Bypass Ukraine
Transneft announces plans to bypass Ukraine’s transit system.
Romney Insists He’s “Committed Conservative”
Mitt Romney tries to appeal to right-wing voters in the Republican primary race.
Arming Syrian Opposition “Excellent Idea”: Saudi Arabia
Riyadh is waging a proxy war against Iran in siding with the rebels in Syria.
Austerity New Normal: ECB’s Mario Draghi
The time when Europe could afford “to pay everybody for not working” is gone.
Obama Turns Tax Reform into Election Issue
The president’s tax plan doesn’t level the playing field. It picks different winners and losers.
Santorum Says He Can Win Critical Swing States
The Republican presidential candidate makes no apologies for his social conservatism.
Suez Reversed? The Entente Cordiale Rides Again
Britain and France could shape the geopolitics of Europe again.
Iran: Putting the Appeasement Option On the Table
An appeasement policy addresses the Iranian sense of insecurity which is probably at the heart of its nuclear ambitions.
Greece Enters Selective Default With Second Bailout
Greece enters “selective default” as a result of a bond swap arrangement.
Syria “Different Challenge” from Libya: Dempsey
America’s top military leader cautions against supporting the Syrian opposition.