Germans Refuse to Panic After Berlin Terrorist Attack
Few blame Angela Merkel and her immigration policy for the terrorist attack in Berlin.
The Center Can Hold
At a time of political polarization and upheaval in the West, the Atlantic Sentinel believes the center can hold. It are not the fanatics on either side who get things done; it are reasonable people in the middle. Better to muddle through than to veer to extremes.
To Save Us from Someone Like Trump, Look to Institutions
People have historically looked to “big men” for leadership. Institutions exist to rein them in.
Spain’s Socialists Agree to Give Rival Rajoy Second Term
The party ends ten months of political impasse by allowing their right-wing rival to remain in power.
Sarkozy’s Hard Line Pushes Center-Right Voters to Juppé
The former French president’s uncompromising law-and-order rhetoric is turning away center-right voters.
Democrats Are Now the Party of Real America
Donald Trump’s supporters long for a country that never was. Democrats are comfortable in the America they have.
In Picking Kaine, Clinton Emphasizes Competence
The Democrat distinguishes herself from Donald Trump by promising intelligent, steady leadership.
It’s Time For These Women to Take Charge
While their male counterparts treat politics like a game, these women offer serious leadership.
Not Just the Lesser of Two Evils: The Case for Clinton
The former secretary of state may have a chance to rehabilitate the art of politics.
Britain’s “Remain” Side Doesn’t Need More Passion
Passion is not what persuades voters.
Making Sense of Merkel’s Immigration Politics
The chancellor may be deliberately creating a division between globalists and nationalists.
Osborne Sticks to Center Ground with Budget
The spending plan gives a little something to everyone, keeping Britain’s Conservatives in the middle.
State Polls Disappoint German Right But No Upset
Don’t believe the pre-written headlines.
Clinton Must Resist Temptation to Tack Left
The presidential frontrunner would be wise to keep the Democratic Party in the center of American politics.
European Integration Is Not Either-Or
There are options between the extremes of ever-closer union and disintegration.
Europe’s Political Center Is Holding Just Fine
Critics assume Europe’s mainstream parties are incapable of change when they are nothing if not flexible.