Britain, France Not Sharing Aircraft Carriers
Liam Fox dismisses the notion of sharing an aircraft carrier as “utterly unrealistic.”
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.
Political Deadlock in Belgium and Holland
Three months after both countries held parliamentary elections, Belgium and the Netherlands are still without a government.
Obama Shouldn’t Fret About Turkey’s Choices
The United States urge Turkey to repair its relations with Israel and put more distance between it and Iran.
Sarah Palin’s Fanaticism
No matter her popularity with voters on the right, Sarah Palin’s religious fanaticism utterly disqualifies her for high political office.
Spain Remains Mired in Recession
Despite high unemployment, Spain’s government is delaying labor reforms.
Russian Submarine Stalking Trident
Is this Cold War nostalgia or should London worry?
Window of Opportunity for Peace?
One again an American president is flying in the leaders of Israel and the Palestinians to negotiate a peace.
Are the BRICs Ready to Lead?
They are becoming more assertive, but it is still unclear if rising powers will accept more responsibility.
Why Australia Worries About Indonesia
Indonesia may be likely to upset American-Australian relations in the future. But Canberra shouldn’t fret too much about it.
Sarkozy’s Tough Reelection Prospects
French President Nicolas Sarkozy faces discontent both from voters and within his own party.
Are Europeans Better Negotiators?
Foreign Policy’s David Bosco suggests that their experience with multilateralism makes European bureaucrats better suited for international diplomacy.
Japanese Prime Minister Challenged from Within
Prime Minister Naoto Kan, barely two months in office, will face a challenge from within his own party this fall.
Germany is Booming But What of Europe?
With Germany leading much of Northern Europe out of recession, the recovery gap with the south is gradually widening.
Senators Skeptical About New START
Senate Republicans are scrambling votes to block ratification of the nuclear arms reduction treaty signed with Russia last Spring.
Hamid Karzai and Peace in Afghanistan
Afghan President Hamid Karzai believes that his government has to negotiate with the Taliban in order to win the war.