Trump Still Has Not Learned the Basics of Nuclear Policy
On a phone call with Vladimir Putin, the new American president was caught unaware of New START.
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.
Nativist Freedom Party Draws Support from Dutch Periphery
The Netherlands’ outer provinces aren’t destitute, but they do feel left behind.
As America Turns Inward, Europe and Mexico Double Down on Trade
The EU and Mexico accelerate trade talks at the same time as America turns its back on the world.
Brexit and Trump Force Poles to Shelve Suspicions of Germany
Brexit and Donald Trump’s Russophilia force Poland’s nationalists to set aside their suspicions of Berlin.
Let’s Not Read Too Much into Schulzmania Yet
Martin Schulz has pushed his party up in the polls, but another grand coalition is still likely.
Conservatives Need to Rethink Whose Side They’re On
Former #NeverTrump activists need to team up with the left in order to defend liberal democracy and the rule of law.
Not Usually a Sign Guy, But Geez
These aren’t normal times. The thugs are in power and the once-silent majority is in the streets.
Europe Can Resist Trump in These Four Ways
Europe must circle the wagons and defend liberal norms.
Trump Throws Tantrum in Call with Australia, Shows No Ally is Safe
The prime minister of Australia asks the United States to honor its agreements. How dare he?
Stars Align in Emmanuel Macron’s Favor in France
Between a hopeless candidate on the left and a scandal on the right, Macron has a fighting chance.
Hamon’s Victory Could Help Macron in French Presidential Election
The Socialists may have just helped the cause of the center-left Emmanuel Macron.
French Socialists Nominate Far-Left Hamon for Presidency
Benoît Hamon defeats the former prime minister, Manuel Valls.
Corbyn, Sanders, Hamon. Has the Left Given Up?
If there’s one thing Jeremy Corbyn, Bernie Sanders and Benoît Hamon have in common, it’s their inability to win elections.
Trump Unites Foreign-Policy Thinkers in Despair
A policy of “America First” would leave everybody worse off, except maybe China, Iran and Russia.
“Hard” Brexit Dilemma for Scottish Nationalists
Should they push for a second referendum now or wait for the economy to get worse?