Obama Says Iran’s Regional Standing “Diminished”
According to the president, “Iran now faces a unified world community” in opposition to 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.
Cameron, Miliband Dispute Meaning of “Moral Capitalism”
Britain’s prime minister and its opposition leader both call for a “better” capitalism.
Latin America, Riding the Commodity Boom
Even South American nations that are hostile to freer trade are witnessing economic expansion thanks to globalization.
Is the Real Counterinsurgency Yet to Come?
It remains to be seen if the United States has the stomach for a long war in Afghanistan.
Sudan Confiscates Southern Oil, What Will China Do?
China, dependent on Sudanese oil, might be caught in the crossfire of new tension.
Republican Perry: Turkey Ruled by “Islamic Terrorists”
Texas governor Rick Perry suggests Turkey should be expelled from NATO.
Greece’s Problems Are Only Getting Worse
The Greek economy is shrinking and its debt burden growing at a faster pace than previously projected.
Saudi Arabia Reminds Iran Who’s Boss
The Saudi oil minister declares that the kingdom will make up for a drop in Iranian oil production “almost immediately.”
Huntsman Exits Presidential Race, Romney Victory Likely
The former Utah governor’s exit from the race virtually guarantees that Romney wins.
Qatar Calls for Armed Intervention in Syria
Arab troops should go into Syria to “stop the killing,” says the Qatari emir who previously supported intervention in Libya.
DeMint Warns Republicans Not to Ignore Paul Vote
The South Carolina senator urges his party not to ignore the libertarian congressman’s presidential run.
Zardari Under Pressure, Musharraf on Way Home
An army coup seems unlikely but how much longer can Pakistan’s government survive?
France, Eurozone Nations Lose Top Credit Ratings
Austria and France could lose their top credit ratings.
China, US Quietly Hope for Incumbent’s Victory in Taiwan
Both China and the United States would rather have the Kuomintang president in power than his challenger.
Japan Agrees to Reduce Iranian Oil Imports
Japan follows Europe and the United States in imposing an oil embargo although it is quite dependent on Iranian crude.