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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 Netherlands’ liberal party, VVD, and its Liberal Green network.

Dutch soldiers

How the Netherlands Is Spending Billions More on Defense

Soldiers get a raise, the Air Force six F-35s and four Reaper drones.

Nick OttensNick OttensJune 5, 2022August 15, 2022
Pedro Sánchez

Sánchez Takes Risk by Snubbing Catalans

Without their support, the prime minister would not have a majority in Congress.

Nick OttensNick OttensJune 1, 2022August 14, 2022
Ter Apel Netherlands asylum seekers

Why Dutch Asylum Centers Are Full

There is not enough housing for immigrants.

Nick OttensNick OttensMay 30, 2022August 3, 2022
Emmanuel Macron

Macron’s Party Is Up, But So Is the Left

The French president may defend his majority in parliament after all.

Nick OttensNick OttensMay 27, 2022July 28, 2022
Almere Netherlands

Dutch Government Created Housing Shortage, Blames Market

Far from trusting the market, politicians won’t leave housing alone.

Nick OttensNick OttensMay 24, 2022November 13, 2022
Boston Massachusetts

Biden’s Housing Policies Are Steps in the Right Direction

Encouraging local zoning reform. Ending discrimination against prefabricated homes.

Nick OttensNick OttensMay 18, 2022December 26, 2022
Barcelona Spain

What Conservative Spain Has in Common with Putin

Both are insecure.

Nick OttensNick OttensMay 12, 2022November 20, 2022
Emmanuel Macron

How Divided Government Works in France

Without a majority in the National Assembly, the president can still make foreign policy.

Nick OttensNick OttensMay 11, 2022July 5, 2022
Northern Ireland parliament Belfast

Northern Ireland’s Political System Will Need to Change

Power-sharing kept the peace for 25 years. Now it’s making it harder to govern.

Nick OttensNick OttensMay 8, 2022June 24, 2022
Seattle Washington port

To Fight Inflation, Liberalize Trade

It’s one of the few things politicians can do to make life cheaper.

Nick OttensNick OttensMay 6, 2022November 13, 2022
Disney World Florida

Republicans Turn Their Backs on Private Enterprise

Florida’s retaliation against Disney marks an escalation.

Nick OttensNick OttensMay 5, 2022June 20, 2022
Amsterdam Netherlands cannabis store

Amsterdam Won’t Keep Weed from Tourists

Banning the sale of cannabis could cause a surge in street crime.

Nick OttensNick OttensMay 1, 2022January 16, 2023
Louvre Paris France

Two Parties May Be Better Than Three

The only thing worse than two-party polarization is permanent rule by the center.

Nick OttensNick OttensApril 29, 2022June 13, 2022
Washington DC

Why Congress Let Biden’s Child Benefits Lapse

And what it can learn from the Dutch.

Nick OttensNick OttensApril 26, 2022June 9, 2022
Emmanuel Macron

Macron’s Next Challenge: Defending His Majority in Parliament

The president’s second term could be a lot harder than his first.

Nick OttensNick OttensApril 24, 2022June 9, 2022

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