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Clinton Must Resist Temptation to Tack Left

The presidential frontrunner would be wise to keep the Democratic Party in the center of American politics.

Nick OttensNick OttensMarch 2, 2016April 20, 2022

European Integration Is Not Either-Or

There are options between the extremes of ever-closer union and disintegration.

Nick OttensNick OttensFebruary 28, 2016April 20, 2022
Viktor Orbán Vladimir Putin

Comrades in Arms

Russia’s intervention in Syria is helping nationalist leaders in Europe by making the refugee crisis worse.

Andras Toth-CzifraAndrás Tóth-CzifraFebruary 24, 2016November 21, 2021

Greece Continues to Drive Businesses Away

By raising taxes on companies time and again, Greece is driving them into bankruptcy or abroad.

Nick OttensNick OttensFebruary 22, 2016November 13, 2022
David Cameron Angela Merkel

Europe’s Political Center Is Holding Just Fine

Critics assume Europe’s mainstream parties are incapable of change when they are nothing if not flexible.

Nick OttensNick OttensFebruary 18, 2016April 20, 2022
Matteo Renzi

Renzi Should Finish the Job He Started

Now is not the time to stop liberalizing the Italian economy. The work has barely begun.

Nick OttensNick OttensFebruary 16, 2016December 1, 2021

Russia Shocked, Shocked That West Is So Unfriendly

Russia is surprised that after all its lies and provocations, the West is no longer kind.

Nick OttensNick OttensFebruary 14, 2016November 21, 2021

Rubio Overrates His Foreign Policy Experience

If the Florida senator insists on touting his “judgement” and “understanding” of foreign affairs, let’s take a look.

Nick OttensNick OttensFebruary 11, 2016November 27, 2021
David Cameron Pedro Passos Coelho

What Other Conservatives Can Learn from Cameron

The British Conservative Party leader won reelection by appealing to voters in the middle.

Nick OttensNick OttensFebruary 7, 2016April 20, 2022

The Entitlement of Marco Rubio’s Supporters

The Republican senator’s supporters want others to exit the race before the primaries have even got underway.

Nick OttensNick OttensFebruary 6, 2016November 27, 2021

Don’t Expect Economists to be Objective

Economists don’t seem to be very good at separating their opinions from their research.

Nick OttensNick OttensFebruary 3, 2016November 13, 2022
David Cameron

Only Euroskeptic Fanatics Would Reject Deal

Turning down a deal because Britain had to compromise on one issue would be ludicrous.

Nick OttensNick OttensFebruary 3, 2016November 9, 2021

Republicans Should Stop Frightening Voters

Stop pretending a ragtag band of Islamists poses some kind of civilization threat to the United States.

Nick OttensNick OttensJanuary 31, 2016November 27, 2021
Dilma Rousseff Barack Obama

Political Change Takes More Than a Charismatic Leader

Paul Krugman, for once, is right when he cautions against putting too much faith in leaders.

Nick OttensNick OttensJanuary 23, 2016November 19, 2021
British submarine Vigilant

The Moral Case for a Minimum Deterrent

Britain’s proponents of maintaining a nuclear deterrent need not abandon the moral high ground.

Matt FinucaneMatt FinucaneJanuary 21, 2016November 30, 2021

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