February 19, 2012
by Nick Ottens
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At Wikistrat, we’re in the strategic planning phase of the North American Energy Export Boom simulation, drafting policy options for the different actors involved. In the European Union section, two policy options stand out. One is timid and allows Europe … Continue reading
January 12, 2012
by Nick Ottens
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The new defense strategy that was unveiled by President Barack Obama last week emphasizes a strong American military presence in the Pacific at the expense of the Atlantic realm. Although the document underscores the United States’ “enduring interests” in Europe, … Continue reading
December 5, 2011
by Nick Ottens
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I have a post up at the Dutch De Dagelijkse Standaard (“The Daily Standard”) about the “emergence of the Fourth Reich” and Germany’s future. This is a loaded term but it has nothing to do with ideology and everything to … Continue reading
November 19, 2011
by Nick Ottens
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It’s now been several days since Silvio Berlusconi resigned as Italy’s prime minister and the euphoria has settled down. Interest rates on Italian bonds are rising again and calls for the European Central Bank to intervene with its “unlimited powers” … Continue reading
November 7, 2011
by Nick Ottens
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The whole world seems to be clamoring for Silvio Berlusconi’s resignation but has anyone stopped to wonder what’s next? Italy’s fiscal and economic predicaments won’t go away if Berlusconi leaves the stage. Certainly, its borrowing costs won’t drop overnight as … Continue reading