As Gaddafi Falls, NATO’s Ambitions Narrow
The divisions among allied nations about the intervention may herald changes in how NATO operates.
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.
Contemplating a Libya Without Gaddafi
Libya doesn’t seem ready for the sort of inclusive democracy its transitional leaders talk about.
For Gaddafi, End is Nigh
Libyan rebels are advancing on the capital. After months of war, Colonel Gaddafi’s days are numbered.
The Myth of Russia’s Resurgence
Reports of Russia’s resurgence are greatly exaggerated.
Middle Classes in Brazil, India Protest Corruption
People in emerging economies are struggling to put an end to decades of nepotism and graft.
Transatlantic Effort to Impose Fiscal Restraint
American and European conservatives push for balanced budget amendments, hoping to force their governments to cut spending.
Obamacare is Still Unconstitutional
A circuit court strikes down the individual mandate as unconstitutional.
Merkel, Sarkozy Propose Eurozone Governance
The French and German leaders favor firmer debt and deficit limits.
Perry’s Entry Upsets Republican Primary Race
The Texas governor could outshine other social conservatives in the race.
Why Barack Obama Disappoints
He’s too left-wing for the right and too pragmatic for the left.
France, Italy Hastily Implementing Austerity
Paris and Rome rush to cut public spending after a week of turmoil in the financial markets.
US Defense Hawks Prepare for Budget Fight
Lawmakers worry that deficit reduction efforts could lead to deep military spending cuts.
Texas Governor to Announce Presidential Bid
The Texan governor might unite social conservatives and small government activists.
Left Blames Austerity for British Riots
Predictably, leftists are blaming the riots in the United Kingdom on conservative budget-cutting.
North, South Korea Exchange Fire
The two rivals, technically at war, each fired shells near a disputed maritime border west of the peninsula on Wednesday.