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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.
British parliament London

Britain’s Conservatives Beat Expectations, Win Election

Prime Minister David Cameron wins an absolute majority in Parliament.

Atlantic SentinelAtlantic SentinelMay 7, 2015December 8, 2021
David Cameron Pedro Passos Coelho

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.

Atlantic SentinelAtlantic SentinelMay 3, 2015April 20, 2022
Edinburgh Scotland

Scots Reject Independence in Referendum

A majority votes against independence from Britain.

Atlantic SentinelAtlantic SentinelSeptember 18, 2014November 23, 2021

Swedes Ought to Reelect Reinfeldt

Sweden’s prime minister leaves his country a much better place than he found it.

Atlantic SentinelAtlantic SentinelSeptember 13, 2014November 19, 2021

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.

Atlantic SentinelAtlantic SentinelApril 6, 2014July 2, 2020
Angela Merkel

In German Election, Merkel Is the Safest Choice

The chancellor is criticized for her incrementalism. That’s what we like about her.

Atlantic SentinelAtlantic SentinelSeptember 19, 2013April 20, 2022

British Express Ruling Party Discontent in Local Polls

Britain’s two ruling parties lose hundreds of local council seats to Euroskeptics and Labour.

Atlantic SentinelAtlantic SentinelMay 3, 2013October 25, 2021

Atlantic Sentinel Responds to Final Obama-Romney Debate

Atlantic Sentinel contributors agree that Barack Obama won the third president debate, but only just.

Atlantic SentinelAtlantic SentinelOctober 23, 2012December 31, 2019

Atlantic Sentinel Responds to Second Obama-Romney Debate

The Atlantic Sentinel’s contributors believe Barack Obama did best.

Atlantic SentinelAtlantic SentinelOctober 17, 2012November 21, 2021

Atlantic Sentinel Responds to First Obama-Romney Debate

Atlantic Sentinel contributors agree that the Republican challenger, Mitt Romney, won the first debate.

Atlantic SentinelAtlantic SentinelOctober 4, 2012December 31, 2019

The World Is Waiting for President Huntsman

The former ambassador to China is uniquely qualified to lead America into a Pacific century.

Atlantic SentinelAtlantic SentinelJanuary 4, 2012October 30, 2021

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