More Cheap Money Won’t Fix Our Economy
Even in the face of sovereign default, there are economists and politicians who won’t recognize that the game is up.
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 Senators Push for Engagement with India
Opposition lawmakers suggested that India “fill the vacuum in Kabul once we leave,” a Pakistani horror scenario.
Canada Prioritizes Energy Over Climate Treaty
Canada’s conservative government withdraws from the Kyoto climate change treaty to aid its oil sands industry.
Iran to “Practice” Closing the Persian Gulf
An Iranian lawmaker announced that his nation would test its ability to shut the narrow Strait of Hormuz.
Did David Cameron Do “Bad Deal” on Europe?
The Conservative leader should unite countries outside the European currency union.
Huntsman, Gingrich Debate Foreign Policy
The two Republican presidential contenders discussed the war in Afghanistan, a nuclear Iran and the Sino-American relationship.
Cameron Insists Britain Still “Full Member” of EU
The prime minister defends his veto of a European treaty revision.
Paul “No Plans” for Third Party Candidacy
The libertarian congressman could make life difficult for the Republican nominee if he runs as an independent.
Iran “Already Decided” It Wants Nuclear Status
The former American ambassador to China suggested that Iran’s suspected nuclear weapons program may be unstoppable.
Euro Leaders Stumble, Central Bank Quiet Savior
Without a convincing political plan for short term relief, the European Central Bank continues to buy peripheral bonds.
Frontrunner Challenged: Romney Fails to Enthuse
The former Massachusetts governor is still on top, but conservatives aren’t warming up to him yet.
Saudi Prince Predicts Middle East Nuclear Proliferation
The former Saudi spy master warns that the kingdom might seek a nuclear capacity.
Newt Gingrich’s (Unlikely) Path to the Nomination
The Republican could struggle to convince voters that he has a radically new vision.
Obama Right About “Defining Issue” of His Time
The choice is between the president’s welfare state and traditional, small-government Republicanism.
Putin Didn’t Suffer a Resounding Defeat
Although support for United Russia fell, Vladimir Putin is still the dominant figure in Russian politics.