Britain’s Conservatives Beat Expectations, Win Election
Prime Minister David Cameron wins an absolute majority in Parliament.
Atlantic Sentinel
The Atlantic Sentinel is Nick Ottens' opinion blog and newsletter about the politics of France, the Netherlands, Spain and the United States.
Five More Years: British Should Reelect Cameron, Clegg
The Atlantic Sentinel would like to see five more years of coalition government in the United Kingdom.
Scots Reject Independence in Referendum
A majority votes against independence from Britain.
Swedes Ought to Reelect Reinfeldt
Sweden’s prime minister leaves his country a much better place than he found it.
Narendra Modi: The Man to Lead India into Growth
The conservative must do for India what he has done in Gujarat: clean up government and create jobs.
In German Election, Merkel Is the Safest Choice
The chancellor is criticized for her incrementalism. That’s what we like about her.
British Express Ruling Party Discontent in Local Polls
Britain’s two ruling parties lose hundreds of local council seats to Euroskeptics and Labour.
Atlantic Sentinel Responds to Final Obama-Romney Debate
Atlantic Sentinel contributors agree that Barack Obama won the third president debate, but only just.
Atlantic Sentinel Responds to Second Obama-Romney Debate
The Atlantic Sentinel’s contributors believe Barack Obama did best.
Atlantic Sentinel Responds to First Obama-Romney Debate
Atlantic Sentinel contributors agree that the Republican challenger, Mitt Romney, won the first debate.
The World Is Waiting for President Huntsman
The former ambassador to China is uniquely qualified to lead America into a Pacific century.