Highway to the Danger Zone: War Against Iran
How would an Israeli attack against Iran’s suspected nuclear facilities play out? There are great risk for the United States.
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.
Obama’s Swing State Challenge
The 2012 election will be decided in twelve battleground states. President Barack Obama struggles in all of them.
Making Poverty Permanent
The Census Bureau’s new system of measuring income inequality makes poverty statistically permanent in America.
Berlusconi to Resign? Be Careful What You Wish For
The besieged prime minister could leave Rome in turmoil if he leaves Italian politics.
More Tax Increases in France to Balance Budget
The conservative prime minister, François Fillon, unveils another €7 billion worth of austerity measures.
Waiting for Turkish Action in Syria
Can Turkey save the Arab Spring in Syria by enforcing a buffer zone in the north of the country?
Boehner Confident in Supercommittee’s Success
The Republican leader says he will do everything he can to help lawmakers cut spending.
Sarkozy Claims “Progress” After Summit Disappoints
Although G20 nations agree on nothing substantial, the French president praises their “spectacular progress.”
European Southern Gas Corridor Shifts Focus
Azerbaijan has to decide whether to exploit the Nabucco route or deliver to the countries of southeastern Europe.
Japan’s Noda Faces Farmers’ Lobby on Trade Policy
Japan’s prime minister faces opposition against his push to liberalize trade policy.
Greek, Italian Leaders Under Pressure to Go
George Papandreou and Silvio Berlusconi are urged to resign by parliamentarians ahead of a G20 summit.
Greece Calls Referendum on Bailout Plan
“We trust citizens, we believe in their judgment,” said Prime Minister Papandreou. Many of his countrymen oppose the bailout.
Bank Recapitalization Will Make Euro Crisis Worse
Recapitalizing banks after they bought worthless Greek debt when they should have known better isn’t just wrong; it won’t work.
Competing Tax Plans in GOP Primary Race
Texas governor Rick Perry’s proposal for a flat tax could win him back support from Republican primary voters.
Italian Government Divided Over Budget Cuts
Silvio Berlusconi’s coalition partners are opposed to the reforms other European leaders demand.