Huntsman, Romney Dispute Republican Foreign Policy
“Advocating more ships, more troops and more weapons is not a foreign policy.”
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.
Slovak Coalition Collapses After EU Bailout Vote
The ruling right-wing coalition agrees to early elections in exchange for support on its European policy.
Bank Bailout Invites Scrutiny of Belgian Credit Risk
The partial nationalization of a Franco-Belgian investment bank confounds the financial difficulties of the Belgian state.
Aubry, Hollande Face Off in French Primary Contest
Former party boss François Hollande faces his successor, Martine Aubry, in the presidential primary.
Iran, Russia Obstruct Azerbaijani Gas Exports
Iran and Russia try to hamper Azerbaijan’s gas exploitation in the Caspian Sea. Western powers are tempted to intervene.
New Debit Card Rules Detrimental to Low Incomes
Federal restrictions on the fees that banks can charge for debit card use hurting the people they meant to protect.
Top Republican: China Currency Bill “Dangerous”
House speaker John Boehner is reluctant to condemn China for manipulating its currency.
“Occupy Wall Street” Aimless But Dangerous
The protests that have swept Manhattan’s Financial District have no clear purpose except to rally against “the system.”
Britain’s Labour Party Living in the Past
Ed Miliband claims to represent “new politics” but his class rhetoric suggests otherwise.
Morocco, Saudi Arabia, Arab Spring Models
Morocco and Saudi Arabia may provide a model for other Arab monarchies to cope with civil unrest.
Turkey to Site NATO Missile Shield Radar
Despite domestic and Iranian opposition, the Turks agreed to host part of Europe’s missile defense shield.
Former Businessman Emerges as Republican Contender
A dark horse in the Republican primary contest emerges as a Tea Party favorite.
The Folly of a Financial Transaction Tax
A bank levy will fail to raise revenue but not before urging companies to move their trades out of Europe.
German Parliament Votes to Expand Euro Rescue Fund
After Austria and Finland, Germany ratifies the expansion of Europe’s bailout fund.
US Concede to Chinese Pressure, Cancel F-16 Sale
The United States watered down an arms deal with Taiwan in an attempt to appease China.