Germany’s New Selfish Foreign Policy
The familiar postwar Atlantic order may be upset if Germany pursues a foreign policy that makes sense.
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.
French Socialists Promise Growth, Fiscal Restraint
The left’s presidential candidates tried to convince voters that they will revive economic growth and reduce public expenditures.
Republican Hawks Critical of Tea Party Isolationism
Neoconservatives worry that the Republican Party could become isolationist again.
Europe Seeks to Counter Russian Influence in Caspian
European countries pursue a common energy policy in Central Asia on the eve of a major gas find in Azerbaijan.
Rick Perry’s Jobs Record Contested
Other Republican presidential hopefuls took aim at Rick Perry’s record as a jobs creator in Texas where he is governor.
Socialists May Return to Power in Denmark
Denmark’s ruling coalition of conservatives and liberals is likely to be unseated in favor of a left-wing government.
Social Security Comments Won’t Disqualify Perry
Comparing America’s public pension system to a “Ponzi scheme” doesn’t at all diminish the Texas governor’s election prospects.
Policy Divide Persists Among G7 Nations
Americans urge “unequivocal” support for troubled eurozone nations. Germany insists the priority is austerity.
Palestinians Resist Pressure on Statehood Bid
Despite a last-minute attempt at negotiation by the United States, the Palestinians are determined to seek recognition at the UN.
Obama Proposes $447 Billion in New Deficit Spending
Money would go to infrastructure, tax cuts, schools and unemployment benefits.
Perry, Romney Debate Different Conservative Visions
The frontrunners for the Republican presidential nomination outlined their visions for the future of their party.
Republicans Urge Ratification of Trade Deals
The Republican leader in the Senate asks the president to submit three pending trade agreements.
Dutch Threaten Eurozone Exit for Profligate Nations
The Dutch say countries that won’t submit to stricter fiscal rules should consider leaving the euro.
White House Considers Dramatic Drawdown in Iraq
As few as three thousand American security forces could remain in the country.
Huntsman, Romney Unveil Growth Strategies
The two centrist Republican candidates offer plenty of conservative orthodoxy.