Italy’s Monti Defends New Austerity Measures
The prime minister warns that “the survival of the common currency” could be at risk if Italy doesn’t reform.
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.
After Revolution, Egypt Falls Back on Tradition
Islamist parties claim victory in the first free elections since Hosni Mubarak’s resignation.
Medvedev Urges Russians to “Vote for the Future”
The Russian president called on voters to elect a stable majority for the ruling party.
Why Republicans Won’t Agree to Raise Taxes
Democrats insist that tax rates increase for high income earners but Republicans have seen this movie before.
IMF to Save Italy, Spain from Default?
Northern resistance to fiscal union may necessitate a bigger role for the IMF in the euro crisis.
France Steps Up Pressure on Syria’s Assad
The French foreign minister suggests a buffer zone should be erected in Syria.
Egypt Appoints Prime Minister Before Election
The military council ruling Egypt appoints a new prime minister days before parliamentary elections.
The Two-Edged Stimulus Britain Can’t Afford
David Cameron recognizes the folly of stimulus, but the Bank of England is driving up inflation.
Medicaid, Medicare Chief Gone; Good Riddance
The administration has withdrawn Donald Berwick’s nomination to head America’s public health programs.
Belgium Struggles to Form New Government
A year and half, Belgium has been without a government. Budgetary and economic reforms necessary to stir growth are stalled.
Saudi Arabia Brokers Yemeni Power Transfer
The oil kingdom convinced President Ali Abdullah Saleh to step down. The Saudis will maintain their influence in Yemen.
America Needs an Arctic Strategy
The polar region promises shorter trade routes and natural riches. The United States cannot afford to miss out.
Republican Candidates Critical of Defense Cuts
Republican presidential hopefuls lamented the deep cuts in military spending that are expected in the United States.
The Pacific Balance is Shifting in China’s Favor
Hard pressed to defend Taiwan, America must consider retaliatory options.
Spain’s Conservatives Claim Historic Election Win
The opposition People’s Party will replace the socialist administration of Prime Minister Zapatero.