Ida Allen-Auerbach

Ida Allen-Auerbach is an Amsterdam-based writer and journalist originally from Los Angeles. She relocated to the Netherlands in 2021 for her bachelor’s studies, earning a degree in Political Science through UvA’s PPLE program. She now covers news at Dutch Review, drawing on her multicultural background to report on politics, society, and more. Outside of work, she's usually busy kickboxing or bouldering with friends.

Netherlands receives invitation to ‘peace council’ and a copy of Trump’s wild letter to Norway

Trump has extended a multitude of invites to his “Peace Council” over the past week, including Canada, France, Russia, and now, the Netherlands.  The President...

The ‘Manosphere’ in the Netherlands: How the country is tackling this global issue

The increase of online misogyny, coupled with growing male loneliness and incel culture, has culminated in a hateful corner of the internet: the manosphere....

Here’s how the Netherlands hopes to benefit from Trump’s brain drain

As of March 2025, the Netherlands has been actively trying to attract top scientists from the US, cashing in on the funding losses enacted...

Who are the Dolle Mina’s? The Dutch feminist group is back

Who run the world? As Beyoncé wisely said, girls. But which ones paved the way? The answer many Dutch women will give you is:...

The majority of Dutch people believe the Netherlands should intervene if the US tries to take Greenland

In a survey of 20,000 people, the Dutch have given their stance on Trump and Greenland: The majority support European intervention if the US...

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