Gingrich, Perry Question Romney’s Business Past
Mitt Romney’s fellow Republican candidates question his career as a venture capitalist.
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.
American Military Presence in Europe Unlikely to “Evolve”
Europe won’t fend for itself so long as the Americans retain a military presence.
Monti Asks Europe to Recognize Italy’s “Sacrifices”
Italy’s prime minister urged a more activist policy on the part of the central bank to reduce its borrowing costs.
After New Hampshire, Will Huntsman Finally Rise?
The former ambassador surged in the early primary state to challenge Mitt Romney for the Republican Party’s presidential nomination.
Scotland Can Have Referendum on Independence
Britain allows Scotland to vote on independence. Around 40 percent want to secede.
Iran’s Latin American “Alliance” is a Joke
Ahmadinejad looks for allies across the Atlantic but finds very few friends.
Hope for Sarkozy Yet: Socialist Rival Losing Support
The French president is gaining ground on his challenger.
Huntsman Needs Surge in First Primary Vote
The former Utah governor needs to beat expectations in New Hampshire to prove that he’s a viable candidate.
Drones, Not Marines? The Changing Face of War
President Barack Obama’s military strategy cuts the Army and Marine Corps in favor of air and naval forces.
European Union Agrees to Iran Oil Embargo
To put pressure on the regime in Tehran, European nations agree to sanction its oil exports.
What’s Going On Behind the Scenes in Tehran
Trying to make sense of Iran’s internal power struggles is reminiscent of Cold War-era Kremlinology.
Spain’s Deficit Higher Than Expected, Taxes Hiked
Spain’s new government embarks on an austerity agenda with budget cuts and tax increases.
Circumventing the Strait of Hormuz’ Bottleneck
As Iran threatens to shut the narrow waterway from international oil tankers, what alternatives are there?
Ethanol Subsidies Die
Finally, Congress expired the tax credit for ethanol blenders along with a tariff on Brazilian ethanol imports.
Hungary’s Economic Policy “Increasing Erratic”
Hungary may be forced to tap into the EU’s bailout fund.