Greece Continues to Test European Solidarity
Greece’s fiscal woes are leading some to wonder if it shouldn’t leave the eurozone.
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.
South Korea’s Conservatives Losing Popularity
South Korea’s president, Lee Myung-bak, is losing support as concerns about inequality rise.
Debating the Future of US-Pakistani Relations
After terrorist leader Osama bin Laden was found living in Pakistan, America’s alliance with the country was called into question.
Private Social Security Works
For thirty years, Chileans have enjoyed private retirement accounts which averaged a far better annual return that public options.
Are American Oil Companies Subsidized?
Politicians say they want to end “subsidies” for big oil and gas producers but as they actually subsidized?
British Liberals Decimated in Local Elections
According to Liberal Democrat leader Nick Clegg, his party was being “blamed” for coalition spending cuts.
Indiana School Voucher Program Has Problems
Governor Mitch Daniels’ education reforms may improve choice for parents but limit the freedoms of private schools.
Moussa Proposes to Revise Israel Policy
The Egyptian presidential candidate said to favor a foreign policy that reflects the “consensus of the people.”
Americans Want Spending Cuts Yet Don’t
Although a majority supports Republicans’ handling of the budget, specific spending cuts are unpopular.
Bulgarian, Romanian Workers Still Not Welcome
As many as ten Western European member states will keep their borders closed for Bulgarian and Romanian workers until 2014.
Two Powers Still Standing in the Middle East
Unrest in Egypt and Syria allows Iran and Saudi Arabia to compete for primacy in the region.
Reining in American Defense Spending
With America preparing to withdraw from Afghanistan, is it time to cut military spending?
Rift in American-Colombian Relations
The Obama Administration’s failure to act on the Colombian free trade agreement is undermining a key regional partnership.
Canada’s Harper Wins First Parliamentary Majority
Canada’s conservative premier wins a parliamentary majority for his party.
Tobacco Firms Defeat Hospital Lawsuit
Hospitals in Missouri demanded financial compensation from tobacco companies for treating uninsured patients with smoking related illnesses.