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The Atlantic Sentinel is Nick Ottens' opinion blog and newsletter about the politics of France, the Netherlands, Spain and the United States.
Donald Trump

Trump Defeats Clinton in Unexpectedly Close Election

Republicans also defend their majorities in Congress.

Atlantic SentinelAtlantic SentinelNovember 9, 2016November 17, 2022
Hillary Clinton

Hillary Clinton Is the Only Serious Candidate in This Election

The Democrat has serious plans for the major challenges of our time.

Atlantic SentinelAtlantic SentinelOctober 27, 2016April 20, 2022

Erdoğan Survives Putsch in Turkey

The president’s supporters take to the streets and defeat an attempted military coup.

Atlantic SentinelAtlantic SentinelJuly 15, 2016November 27, 2021
Theresa May

Theresa May Succeeds David Cameron as Prime Minister

Britain’s home secretary moves into 10 Downing Street and immediately reshuffles the cabinet.

Atlantic SentinelAtlantic SentinelJuly 13, 2016November 15, 2021

Johnson Stands Down as Five Vie for David Cameron’s Job

Michael Gove and Theresa May are in, Boris Johnon is out.

Atlantic SentinelAtlantic SentinelJune 30, 2016November 15, 2021
Whitehall London England

British Parties Seek New Leaders After Vote to Leave EU

Live commentary on another busy in British politics as both parties seem headed for leadership contests.

Atlantic SentinelAtlantic SentinelJune 29, 2016October 25, 2021
British parliament London

Vote to Leave EU Throws British Labour Party in Crisis

Lawmakers move against Jeremy Corbyn. Conservatives are looking for a new leader of their own.

Atlantic SentinelAtlantic SentinelJune 28, 2016December 8, 2021
London England

Shock of EU Exit Reverberates Through British Politics

Conservatives are looking for a new leader. There is a split in the Labour Party.

Atlantic SentinelAtlantic SentinelJune 27, 2016December 8, 2021
François Hollande David Cameron

British Vote to Leave EU Roils Western World

Britain’s decision to leave the European Union has shocked its allies.

Atlantic SentinelAtlantic SentinelJune 25, 2016November 15, 2021
London England

Britain Votes to Leave EU: The Day After

Analysis and commentary on the day after Britain’s vote to leave the EU.

Atlantic SentinelAtlantic SentinelJune 24, 2016December 8, 2021
British parliament London

Britain Votes to Leave EU in Referendum

But Gibraltar and Scotland vote to remain in.

Atlantic SentinelAtlantic SentinelJune 23, 2016December 8, 2021
European Union flags

A Liberal, Realistic European Union Needs Britain

As long as the United Kingdom stays in, the EU will never develop into the thing Britons fear.

Atlantic SentinelAtlantic SentinelJune 16, 2016July 22, 2023
Hillary Clinton

Second Super Tuesday Blog

Five states and the Northern Mariana Islands vote in the presidential primaries on this second “Super Tuesday”.

Atlantic SentinelAtlantic SentinelMarch 15, 2016November 27, 2021
Donald Trump

Super Tuesday Blog

Live analysis and commentary of the presidential nominating contests in thirteen states and American Samoa.

Atlantic SentinelAtlantic SentinelMarch 1, 2016November 27, 2021

Spain Should Seize Opportunity of More Liberal Government

The Atlantic Sentinel welcomes an alliance between Spain’s conservatives and liberals.

Atlantic SentinelAtlantic SentinelDecember 18, 2015July 22, 2023

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