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Nick Ottens

Nick Ottens is a columnist and reporter for Wynia’s Week of the Netherlands and Atlantic Sentinel, his own blog and newsletter about the politics of France, the Netherlands, Spain and the United States. 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. In his spare time, he edits the online magazines Never Was and Forgotten Trek.

Nick designed prize competitions to accelerate innovation in agriculture, food and health care at XPRIZE. He is a member of the Netherlands’ liberal party, VVD, and its Liberal Green network.

Cheney Takes Another Hit at Obama

The former vice president accuses the Democrat of projecting weakness.

Nick OttensNick OttensDecember 2, 2009March 20, 2022

Republican Party Has Lost Direction

Right-wing populists agitate against Barack Obama but offer little of substance.

Nick OttensNick OttensDecember 1, 2009March 20, 2022

Will He Stay Or Will He Go?

Is Obama planning to escalate the war in Afghanistan or wind it down?

Nick OttensNick OttensDecember 1, 2009March 20, 2022

Swiss Vote to Ban Minarets

The Islamic presence in the country is hardly noticeable.

Nick OttensNick OttensNovember 30, 2009March 20, 2022

Is Obama Failing in the Middle East?

Even The New York Times admits the president’s credibility in the Middle East has been diminished.

Nick OttensNick OttensNovember 30, 2009March 20, 2022

Medvedev’s New Russia

The new president has revitalized Russian foreign policy but faces familiar challenges at home.

Nick OttensNick OttensNovember 29, 2009March 20, 2022

Why Van Rompuy Might Be a Wise Choice After All

The Belgian knows how to foster consensus.

Nick OttensNick OttensNovember 28, 2009March 20, 2022

David Cameron and the British Welfare State

British Conservatives don’t want big government, but a big society.

Nick OttensNick OttensNovember 28, 2009March 20, 2022

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