Europe and Japan Finalize Trade Deal
The treaty will create the world’s largest open economic zone.
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.
Britain Gives into European Demands on Northern Irish Border
To avoid a border in Ulster, Britain promises to keep Northern Ireland in alignment with the EU.
An Old Conflict in New Form
Today’s political crises may simply be the latest battles in the war between the Enlightenment and Romanticism.
Momentum for Macron’s EU Reforms, But Obstacles Ahead
Support for the French president’s plans is growing, but opponents are also organizing.
For the Future of the Democratic Party, Look to California
California’s Democrats are transforming the twentieth-century welfare state into an “opportunity state”.
Why the West Is Willing to Overlook Corruption in Ukraine
So long as Petro Poroshenko resists Russian designs, the West is willing to overlook corruption in his government.
Consolidation on the Italian Left
Left-wing critics of Matteo Renzi join forces while a small party from Milan is open to a deal with the Democrats.
Brexiteers Come to Terms with Reality
At every point, Europe has called Britain’s bluff.
Republicans Broke American Politics in These Three Ways
Republicans demonized government, radicalized their voters and created a conservative echo chamber.
If Northern Ireland Gets Special Deal, London and Scotland Want One Too
They are unlikely to get their way.
Bavarian Right Wonders How to Rebound with New Leader
Angela Merkel’s Bavarian allies wonder if they should move to the right or more to the center?
Brexit and Fear of Populism Inform Rutte’s Opposition to Macron
The Dutch leader believes Europe must be careful not to overreach.
Trump Apologists Muddy Waters After Flynn Pleads Guilty
The president’s defenders focus on collusion in order to distract from the many other scandals.
Tax Reforms Are a Republican Betrayal
It seems Republicans only care about the debt and about process when Democrats are in power.
Emmanuel Macron: Free Trader or Protectionist?
The French president hasn’t turned out to be the libertarian some of his admirers were hoping for.