After the Greek Bailout
After Bailout, Europe Worries about Far Right and Far Left

The EU’s President rightly warns of “political contagion.” But does he understand why?

The Saudi-Israeli Alignment
Saudi Prince: Military Force Is an Option

Former ambassador to DC hints at cooperation with Israel.

The Nuclear Deal Fallout
What If the Nuke Deal Doesn’t Change Everything?

Meet the new dynamics, same as the old dynamics.

A Very British Question
Will Foxhunting Split the United Kingdom?

The question of “English votes for English laws” may come down to the hunting ban.

The Nuclear Deal
Congress, Pundits, Allies React to Iran Deal

Now the negotiations come to D.C. How our allies, politicians, and pundits are reacting.

The Nuclear Negotiations
Europeans Talk Tough As Next Iran Deadline Looms

With the umpteenth “deadline” approaching, stern declarations from an unexpected quarter.

Don't Mess with Alex
Sec Treas: Hamilton Is Safe

Jack Lew has no desire to play Aaron Burr.

The Fruits of Peace
Iran Extends $1B Credit to Assad

This comes on top of $600M of oil—and before sanctions lift. Imagine how much they’ll pour into the tottering Assad’s pockets when the cash really starts to roll in.

Building a Better Blighty
UK to Meet NATO Mark for Defense Spending

The budget pledge, which was not in the Conservative manifesto, restores the UK to a leadership position among European NATO allies.

The Endgame in Syria
US Has Only Trained 60 Fighters in Syria

It’s well past time we admitted that the U.S. is either unserious about the force we’re training in Syria, or unable to find fighters to fit our needs, or both.

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