American Media Divide Generations, Labour Attempts to Divide Conservatives
Right-wing media widen the generational gap in the United States. Labour tests the loyalty of Brexit-wary Conservatives.
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.
Brexiteers Disparage Good Friday Agreement, Berlusconi Hints at Tajani Premiership
Brexiteers dismiss concerns about Northern Ireland. European Parliament chief Antonio Tajani could be Italy’s next prime minister.
Merkel Praises Macedonia, EU Struggles to Influence Romania
Germany hopes Macedonia will resolve its name dispute with Greece.
Dutch Hope for Smooth Brexit, Russians Have Little Faith in Trump
The Dutch lobby both sides. Russians suspect Donald Trump will throw them under the bus.
Italian Election Guide
The Italian electoral system, the parties, their leaders and possible coalitions.
New Political Party in Britain, Room for Party in Germany
Anti-Brexiteers start a new political party. In Germany, there is room for a new party on the left.
Gun and Immigration Debates Entrench Tribal Divisions in United States
The gap between between the Republican “coalition of restoration” and the Democratic “coalition of transformation” continues to widen.
Trump Lashes Out, Merkel Looks for Successor
Angela Merkel believes Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer will defend her legacy.
What We Know About the Midterm Elections in the United States
The map is biased against Democrats, but it wouldn’t take that much for a Democratic wave to turn into a tsunami.
Lies and Distraction from Trump, Putin’s Dangerous War in Syria
Donald Trump lashes out at Democrats. Vladimir Putin is playing a dangerous game in Syria.
Trump Rejects Immigration Compromise, Mueller Indicts Russians
Trump blocks an immigration deal. Mueller indicts thirteen Russians who interfered in the 2016 election.
How Is the Liberal World Order Holding Up?
The world America built hasn’t disappeared, but this is no time for complacency.
EU Balkan Enlargement Is Hardly Too Slow. It May Be Too Fast
The countries of the Western Balkans still have a lot of work to do.
Corbyn’s Spy Career, Catalan Language War
Jeremy Corbyn met with Czech agents during the Cold War. Spain restarts the Catalan language war.
America’s Inexplicable Failure to Stop Gun Violence
We know the problem. We know the solutions. Why will nothing change?