Foreign Affairs, Drinks, & Other Ill-Advised Adventures

Bad Fences, Bad Neighbors

Speaker Nancy Pelosi wanted one more swing at China before headed to pasture. Her timing was terrible.

Don't Drink a "Dirty Shirley"

The New York Times recommends the Dirty Shirley. The 4717 does not. We're right.

Ride of the Valkyrie part II

Part 2 of our look into Operation Valkyrie and the Black Orchestra's mission to kill Adolf Hitler.

Fear & Loathing on the Campaign Trial

Fear and Loathing on the Campaign Trail '72, is "the less factual, most accurate" account of that ill-starred election, but one of the best.

The Cocktail for a Roasting Planet

Heat overwhelming the air conditioning? Try the Mint Julep - the original craft cocktail is perfect for a roasting planet.

Ride of the Valkyrie

Behind the scenes of the German army's tenacious attempts to kill Adolf Hitler and Operation Valkyrie

Be a Gluten-Free Patriot

Beer has a lock on the 4th of July - what is a cocktail lover to drink?

What to Expect While NATO is Expecting

What to Expect from NATO's Madrid summit: Finland and Sweden are in, Britain goes east of the Suez, and who can tell with France.

What is the Octopus Doctrine?

What is the Octopus Doctrine, why does it matter and is this the end of endless proxy wars?

The World, How it Got Here, and a Stiff Drink