Obama Touts Message of Economic Nationalism
The president says manufacturing is in decline because foreigners don’t play by the rules.
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.
IMF Urges Germany to Give Up More Money
Pressure mounts on Germany to surrender its commitment to austerity.
Obama Offers No Fresh Hope of Fiscal Consolidation
The president says he is prepared to make the “tough choices”. Again.
Russia Threatens European Cattle, Meat Import Ban
The outbreak of a livestock virus in Belgium, Germany and the Netherlands prompts Russia to consider an import ban.
Putin Warns Russians: Après Moi, Le Déluge
The Russian leader says without him, ethnic tensions could tear the country apart.
Sarkozy Rival Says “Finance” His Enemy
François Hollande, the Socialist Party candidate, said he wasn’t running against the president but “the world of finance.”
Turkey “Ready to Do Everything for Syrian People”
Turkey’s foreign minister said he supported the demands of the Syrian opposition but wouldn’t commit to an intervention.
Saudi Arabia Withdraws Monitors from Syria
The kingdom tries to put more pressure on Bashar al-Assad as part of its regional struggle with Iran.
Newt Channels Conservatives’ Resentment of Mitt Romney
Newt Gingrich’s victory has less to do with him and everything to do with Mitt Romney.
Chinese Leader Warns Iran Not to Close Strait
Wen Jiabao offered unusually sharp criticism of Tehran but China is still unlikely to join in an oil embargo.
Gingrich Win Raises Prospect of Brokered Convention
As a Romney candidacy seems less likely, the primary battle could take months and fail to find a nominee.
Newt Strikes Back, Surges in South Carolina Primary
The former House speaker positions himself as the conservative alternative to Mitt Romney.
American, Israeli Military Chiefs Convey Unity
The two officers insist there is no daylight between their countries on how to handle Iran.
France Suspends Afghan Mission After Shooting
Nicolas Sarkozy warns that French troops may pull out of Afghanistan after four servicemen are killed.
Romney: Obama “Biggest Impediment to Job Growth”
The Republican Party’s presidential candidates on Thursday criticized the incumbent for his failing economic policy.