The Rise of a New Right in Europe
From Britain to Scandinavia to Central Europe, conservatives are stepping up.
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.
Italy, Netherlands Reconsider JSF Purchases
As the costs of the F-35 fighter aircraft continue to mount, both Italy and the Netherlands are reconsidering their purchases.
Conservatives Win in Spain’s Richest State
The outcome underscores the unpopularity of Spain’s socialist prime minister.
Why China Has Reason to be Anxious
As China’s population ages and labor costs rise, the country is facing challenges gargantuan compared to those of the West.
Obama’s Afghan Policy One Year Later
This Week’s roundtable wonders whether progress has been made in Afghanistan since President Obama announced a troop increase last year.
United States, Korea Finalize Trade Deal
After a month of delay, President Barack Obama announced the signing of a free trade agreement with Korea this weekend.
Clinton Visits Tumultuous Central Asia
The secretary’s visit highlights the dangers of deeper American involvement in a volatile region.
Europe Should Be Thankful to Have Germany
Don’t blame Germany for Europe’s debt crises.
WikiLeaks’ Release Doesn’t Serve Anyone
The indiscriminate publications of thousands of diplomatic cables by a whistleblowers’ website is outright irresponsible, argues Nick Ottens.
Senators Affirm Commitment to South Korea
Democrats and Republicans agreed on Sunday that the United States should stand strong in their alliance with embattled South Korea.
Specter of Spain’s Demise Worries Europe
The solvability of Europe’s fourth economy threatens the entire eurozone.
US Warships Steam Toward Yellow Sea
The American carrier strike group on forward deployment in Japan heads for the Korean Peninsula.
Ireland Announces Billions in Spending Cuts
In order to secure an international bailout, the Irish plan a combination of spending cuts and tax hikes.
North Korean Attack Forces China’s Hand
North Korea’s shelling of a South Korean island is putting further pressure on Beijing to disavow its communist ally.
Clinton Boasts NATO Support for Obama Policy
Secretary of State Hillary Clinton discussed NATO’s “vote of confidence” in the administration’s foreign policy on the Sunday morning shows.