Mullen Predicts “Difficult Year” in Afghanistan
America’s chief military officer talked about Afghanistan and the end of American involvement in the war on Sunday morning.
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.
Clinton, Gates Urge Senate to Ratify START
According to both secretaries, American national security “depends” on the new treaty with Russia.
How Turkey Could Ruin the Missile Shield
Now Obama has finally assured Moscow that the European missile shield isn’t aimed at them, Turkey threatens to spoil everything.
NATO Leaders Look Beyond Afghanistan
The North Atlantic allies meet in Lisbon this week to discuss their future role in Afghanistan.
Lieberman Finds Strange Parallels He Can’t Explain
The historian of Southeast Asia sees patterns across Eurasia, but can’t really explain them.
Ireland Renews Fears of European Debt Crisis
As different countries in the eurozone struggle, pressure on Ireland to accept a bailout is mounting.
Can Sarkozy Save His Presidency Next Year?
Successes abroad could bolster the French president’s reelection chances in 2012.
United States Try to Revive Peace Talks
The Obama Administration proposes concessions to Israel in order to revitalize the moribund peace talks.
Former Celtic Tiger Faces Deep Budget Cuts
Ireland must enact painful spending cuts in order to restore confidence in its economy.
America Starts Talking About Spending Cuts
Americans may need to brace for austerity, but lawmakers are reluctant to endorse deep spending cuts.
Pacific Leaders Promise to Boost Free Trade
Despite currency wars and trade imbalances, Asian leaders pledge to fight protectionism.
Vietnam Wants to be Friends with Everyone
As China rises, its Southeast Asian neighbors turns to other superpowers for protection. Vietnam has been particularly active seeking friends.
Clinton, Netanyahu Discuss Peace Talks
Secretary of State Hillary Clinton meets with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in New York to discuss the peace process.
G20 Unable to Agree to Balancing of Trade
G20 leaders failed to reach agreement on balancing the world recovery in Seoul but did attest their commitment to cooperation.
Surplus Economies Resist G20 Trade Accord
China and Germany resist an American effort to “rebalance” world trade in favor of net importers.