Debunking Trump in the Russia Scandal
If there was no collusion, it wasn’t for lack of trying.
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.
EU Defense Union Worries Americans, Social Democrats Rally the Troops
American officials caution against weakening NATO. Germany’s Social Democrats rally support for another grand coalition.
Ruud Lubbers Played Small Role in East-West Nuclear Diplomacy
The former Dutch prime minister told me how a meeting with Rajiv Gandhi led to a reassurance from Mikhail Gorbachev.
Catalan Liberals Start Language War to Woo Conservatives
A hopeless proposal to ban the Catalan language could bring support from other regions of Spain.
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Posts combine the top stories of the day with links to analysis and commentary elsewhere.
Avoidable Resignations in DC, An Unavoidable Resignation in Germany
A better president wouldn’t have hired two wife beaters. Martin Schulz had to go.
Brexiteers Without a Plan, Republican Big Spenders
Businesses demand clarity on Brexit. Republicans explode the deficit.
Unconvinced Germans and Unconservative Republicans
Republicans in the United States have forgotten the meaning of conservatism.
In Tribal America, Power Trumps Economics
Republicans feel better about the economy now that their party is in power.
Still No Government in Catalonia, Shades of Fascism in America
Catalan separatists struggle to form a government. The “Is Trump a fascist?” debate is back.
Nobody Is Happy in Germany, League Calls for Italian Euro Exit
Angela Merkel is criticized. Matteo Salvini ramps up his anti-euro rhetoric.
Speech Is Action: Why We Should Pay Attention to What Trump Says
Don’t ignore what the president communicates to other countries, to actors within the state and to his citizens.
Merkel Pays High Price, Dutch Intervene in Caribbean
Social Democrats will have six ministries in the new German government.
Trump, Tanks and Late Imperialism
A military parade may be just what America needs.
Macron Opens Door in Corsica, Rutte Pours Cold War in Sofia
The Frenchman talks Corsican autonomy. The Dutchman is unwilling to let Bulgaria into Schengen.