Portuguese Opposition Rejects Austerity Plans
Political uncertainty and a lack of substantive public sector reforms may compel Portugal to seek an international bailout.
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.
Britain Deepens Cuts in Spending, Tax Rates
Despite its “budget for growth,” Britain’s coalition government is struggling to regain fiscal balance.
Who Cares About American Leadership?
The Libyan intervention tested America’s commitment to multilateralism.
Obama Set on Expanding Trade in Brazil, Chile
Impediments to trade remain.
“The No-Fly Zone Is Effectively in Place”
According to America’s top military officer, allied action in Libya had a “very significant impact” as of Sunday.
Obama to Renew Economic Ties in Latin America
The American president visits Brazil, Chile and El Salvador to enhance economic ties and improve security cooperation across the region.
Gaddafi’s Resolve Sparks Civil War in Libya
After weeks of anti-government protests, Libya succumbed to civil war.
Saudi Resolve Defies American Rhetoric
Saudi Arabia’s military intervention in neighboring Bahrain presents challenges to the kingdom’s relations with the United States.
Western Powers Mobilize for Libyan Airstrikes
Britain, France, the United States are preparing for air strikes against Libya after the United Nations authorized action.
Security Council Authorizes Libyan No-Fly Zone
The United Nation Security Council convenes in New York to approve the enforcement of a no-fly zone over Libya.
Could Europe Impose a No-Fly Zone Alone?
With the United States reluctant to intervene in Libya, could Britain and France do it on their own?
Cool Thoughts on a Hot Nuclear Disaster Story
Despite the media hysteria and hyperbole from longtime nuclear energy opponents, the situation is Japan is not that dire.
Egypt’s Interim Government Rushes Reform
Egyptians head to the polls this weekend to vote on a number of constitutional amendments but opposition members are skeptical.
The Gospel of Protecting the Environment
Global warming has given the antagonists of capitalism a new reason to preach a return to primitivism.
Let’s Not Lose Faith in Nuclear Energy
The nuclear catastrophe in Japan is no reason to abandon nuclear power.