2016 in Geopolitical Review
2016 was a good year for authoritarians and delivered blow after blow to liberal democracy.
British EU Referendum
A referendum on European Union membership was held in the United Kingdom on June 23. The Atlantic Sentinel endorsed a remain vote, but 52 percent voted to leave.
Season of Discontent: Parallels Between Brexit and Trump
In Britain and the United States, people rebelled against the preferences of college-educated, city elites.
Let’s Stop with the Referendums
Most referendums are either expensive opinion polls or political ploys. We can do without both.
How We Got to Brexit
The United Kingdom has historically had the luxury of being semi-detached from Europe. Not anymore.
British Exit “Wake-up Call” for Europe: Dutch
The fear in the Netherlands is that Britain’s exit will encourage those clamoring for more Europe.
Anger and Disbelief Among Young Britons After EU Referendum
Young voters feel let down by their elders, who voted to withdraw Britain from the EU.
Shock of EU Exit Reverberates Through British Politics
Conservatives are looking for a new leader. There is a split in the Labour Party.
British Vote to Leave: A Victory for Putinist Pseudo-Politics
Facts are irrelevant, truth is non-existent and semblance and suspicion define the acts of a political community.
British Vote to Leave EU Roils Western World
Britain’s decision to leave the European Union has shocked its allies.
British EU Exit Would Be Diplomatic Disaster for France
Britain’s withdrawal would upset the balance of power in Europe.
You’re So Vain: Americans and Britain’s EU Referendum
Britain’s decision to leave the EU had little to do with the United States.
EU Referendum Splits Britain Along Blue-Red Lines
The vote on Europe makes clear the divide in British politics is no longer between Conservative and Labour.
Britain Votes to Leave EU: The Day After
Analysis and commentary on the day after Britain’s vote to leave the EU.
British “Remain” Vote Would Pave Way to Two-Speed Europe
A semi-detached Britain could widen the gap between euro and non-euro countries.
The Day After: What Happens If Britain Leaves
Leaving the EU would create a legal nightmare for Britain.