Vague Pledge of Support for Greece
The European Council president promised to provide “determined and coordinated action” to Greece if needed.
Nick Ottens
Nick Ottens is a journalist, former political risk consultant and former research manager for XPRIZE, where he designed prize competitions to incentivize breakthrough innovation in agriculture, food and health care. He has reported from Amsterdam, Barcelona and New York for various Dutch- and English-language media, including the Atlantic Council, EUobserver, NRC, Trouw and World Politics Review.
Nick writes about the politics of France, the Netherlands, Spain and the United States in Atlantic Sentinel and Wynia’s Week. In his spare time, he edits the online magazines Never Was and Forgotten Trek.
He is a member of the board of Liberal Green, the sustainability network of the Dutch liberal party VVD.
Get Rid of Reid
David Rothkopf explains why the Democrats should replace their Senate Majority Leader. In spite of a ten vote majority, Reid hasn’t been able to get anything done.
Obama Doesn’t Begrudge Bonuses
It is not the government’s role to determine how much money people can make.
Gingrich Explains What’s Wrong Today
Former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich appeared on The Daily Show to explain what’s wrong in modern day American politics.
Republican Hypocrisy At Its Best
Republican legislators who have publicly been denouncing the Obama Administration’s stimulus measures as fiscally irresponsible privately sought to obtain stimulus money for their home states.
New Consumer Protection Agency
Democrats are pushing for the creation of a dedicated consumer protection agency in the financial sector.
Ukraine: Europe’s Missed Opportunity
Europe has missed an opportunity to draw Ukraine into the Western camp.
The Immorality of Deficit Spending
Keynesian doctrine on deficit spending is still rampant but Americans should consider a warning from one of their Founding Fathers.
Losing Iceland
By insisting that Iceland compensate former Icesave clients, Britain and the Netherlands are failing to think ahead.
TARP Didn’t Work
Three weeks ago, while announcing the Financial Crisis Responsibility Fee, President Barack Obama described the Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP) as “a distasteful but necessary thing to do.” Although most of the money had been recouped already, the administration promised to get back “every single dime” the banks owed the American government. A few days […]
The Dissatisfaction of Compromise
Barack Obama’s constant search for consensus is undermining his agenda.
The Toyota Recall
The world’s largest automaker recalls millions of vehicles and proves that corporate responsibility needs no bureaucrats or anti-business statues.
No Bank “Too Big To Fail”
Kevin Warsh of the Federal Reserve warns that by bailing out banks, government has only strengthened moral hazard in the financial sector.
Nancy Pelosi: Modern-Day Trust Buster
Health reform has not even been enacted yet the Democratic leader is already contemplating the next step.
A Little Atlantic Discord
President Barack Obama snubs Europeans by skipping a summit.