A Taxing Tax Rate
France’s Top Tennis Stars Skedaddled for Switzerland

At this year’s Davis Cup, it’s the Swiss vs. the Swiss-living.

Death and Taxes
IRS Hounds Mayor of London for Taxes on UK House

The imperial IRS makes a new fan.

Europe's Paper Militaries
Just How Little Do Europeans Spend on Defense?

Less than the US, despite 230 million more citizens. A lot less.

Sailing the Ocean Blue
Erdogan: Muslims, Not Columbus, Discovered America

The Turkish President’s remarks show a “unique” understanding of history.

ISIS' Foreign Fighters
Where Are the American Jihadists?

The U.S. seems to be doing a capable job in keeping track of the numbers of and details about American jihadists in the Middle East.

The Special Relationship Imperiled
When Britain Really Ruled the Waves

British defense cuts have reached a tipping point, and are now endangering the Special Relationship.

The Perks of Office
Erdogan Builds Palace To Save The Planet

“Ak Say”, the Turkish President’s new palace, is drawing comparisons to those of dictators and kings. But, Erdogan’s defenders counter, it will be good for traffic!

POTUS' Pen Pal
Obama Sends Letter to Iran, Alienates Allies

Obama’s leaked letter to Khamenei reveals that he puts the prospect of an Iran deal first.

Election Results
Midterms Portend More Military Spending

Our military budget has been substantially reduced, but the Republican upset in the Senate might herald a change.

The Iran Deal
Russia to the Rescue?

With the deadline for nuclear negotiations with Iran fast approaching, can it really be that Obama Administration officials are counting on Vladimir Putin’s Russia to be a lynchpin for a final deal?

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