Greek Elections
North and South Europe Face Off

Negotiations should follow a Syriza win, the French Finance Minister says.

Iran into Trouble
Saudis and Sanctions Suffocate Iran

Even after the interim agreement, the sanctions still have teeth.

O thou that tellest good tidings to Zion
MLK: American Hero and Zionist

The great civil rights leader saw Israel not as an apartheid state, but a beacon of freedom.

An Argentinian Conspiracy?
UPDATE: Allegations of Blood For Oil

Iranian complicity in an attack on a Jewish community center was deliberately concealed by Argentina’s president, a prosecutor alleges.

The Special Relationship in the 21st Century
Cyber War Games Show Attention to New Threats

The U.S. and UK arrange joint cyberwar exercises.

Trouble in Paradise?
Caribbean Fever

Venezuela’s collapse, Cuba’s detente, and a fast-spreading virus all spell trouble for the island republics.

Saudi Security Fears
The Great Wall of Arabia

ISIS is probing for weak points along a major Saudi border security project.

Turkey vs. Israel
Turkish PM: Netanyahu and Hebdo Attackers are Both War Criminals

Why get upset about something if you can’t rip Israel while you’re at it?

Homage to Catalonia
Secessionists and the Future of the EU

Spain has three big elections this year—one of them in Catalonia.

Leading from Behind
ISIS Advances in Syria Despite US Airstrikes

The USAF is an unrivaled tool. But with no larger strategy directing the air campaign in Syria, we should not be surprised at the results.

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