Reviews
The Electric Coachman

Two recent archival releases strengthen the case that Jimi Hendrix was more like Bach than he was like The Beatles.

Germany's Great Green Meltdown
Germany Nixes Support for Nuclear Exports

Germany will no longer issue credit guarantees to exporters selling nuclear material in risky markets. But many developing nations could use a zero-emissions source like nuclear.

He Said Xi Said
Dangerous Brinkmanship in China’s Air Defense Zone

Chinese and Japanese fighter planes have been buzzing each other over the hotly contested Senkaku Islands in the East China Sea. Given the lack of emergency hotlines between the two powers, this is an exceedingly dangerous situation.

Meanwhile in Europe
Ukraine Heats Up as Gas Shutoff Looms

The Ukrainian government has won a victory over pro-Russian separatist forces, but the conflict between the two sides could just be getting started.

The President's Speech
Obama: No Solution to Iraq Without Political Compromise

President Obama advised Iraq to smooth over sectarian divisions in his speech today on the fast-moving crisis in the Middle East. But he overstated the political dimension of the crisis, giving short shrift to the reality that if ISIS consolidates its gains, any reforms by Maliki will be as good as useless.

The Guild-ed Age
Uber Profits from Cabbie Protests in Europe

A cabbie strike against Uber backfired, raising Uber signups by 850 percent.

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Maan Oh Maan
Jordan Has a Jihadi Problem Too

Just how large that problem is depends on whom you ask.

Scottish Independence
J.K. Rowling and the Nationalists’ Ire

As the Scottish independence movement runs out of steam, uglier elements are starting to emerge among the nationalists. J.K. Rowling is having none of it.

Quick Clicks
Around the Web in 5 Clicks

It’s Thursday, which means its time for a few quick links to odd and amazing tales. Here are our favorites from the week.

Iraq Disintegrates
How Turkey Could Drag NATO and the US into Iraq

ISIS seized eighty Turks, including 49 consulate workers, during the conquest of Mosul. As Turkey seeks their release, NATO—and the US military—may become involved.

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