If there's anything that passes John Kerry's "global test", it's bumping off pirates.

Time to get rid of an embargo that hasn't worked.

Our governments victory over Swiss banking secrecy is bad not just for the rich, but for all taxpayers.

Should we be more concerned about Islamic terrorism? Or about Russia?

Afghanistan, Graveyard of Empires

The history of the Soviets, Afghanistan, and Islamic terrorism goes back a long way; Obama is ignoring all of it.

The Chinese dare not call in their loans to the US - their economy would collapse.

Sweden says government control of car companies is a bad idea - but that isn't stopping Obama from considering it.

Far from being evil, sweatshops are a blessing for impoverished peasants - they're a huge step up for them.

The average American knows about as much about Australia as the average Australian knows about the US.