John Kerry on Mission in the Middle East
The senator visits Turkey and Syria as an informal envoy to President Obama’s.
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.
Debt Commission Proposes Deep Budget Cuts
The chairmen of the president’s debt commission put forth major entitlement reforms.
Republicans Threaten Russian “Reset”
Without ratification of the New START treaty, the administration fears that cooperation with Russia in general may be in jeopardy.
Cameron Promoting Trade with China
In Beijing, Prime Minister David Cameron called for a closer relationship between China and the United Kingdom.
US Considering Drone Attacks in Yemen
After terrorists in Yemen managed to orchestrate an international bomb scare, the Obama Administration is considering its options.
World Critical of American Monetary Policy
From Europe to Russia to China, countries fiercely criticize the American Federal Reserve for its expansionary policy.
Republicans with Few Solutions on Sunday
Republicans appear on the Sunday morning talk shows to discuss their agenda for the next two years.
Obama Calls for Closer Business Ties in India
The president says increasing commerce between India and the United States is a “win win” for both.
The Republican Playing Field for 2012
An overview of the twelve Republicans who are currently in the race to take on President Barack Obama in 2012.
What to Expect From the Seoul Summit
An overview of what the world’s most powerful men and women are scheduled to talk about at the upcoming G20.
The Federal Reserve’s Expansionary Gamble
In a risky effort to boost lending, America’s central bank is injecting billions of dollars into the financial market.
What a Republican Majority Can Accomplish
Even if they have made big promises, Republicans will probably try to work with this administration, not against it.
Britain, France to Pool Military Resources
Cameron and Sarkozy agree to improve defense cooperation between their countries.
Two Tea Party Stalwarts on Sunday
Former Alaska governor Sarah Palin and current Governor of Mississippi Haley Barbour talked about the upcoming midterm elections on Sunday.
Whatever Angela Wants, Angela Gets
Despite opposition from other European leaders, Angela Merkel got what she came for this weekend.