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The Changing Gambling Legislation Landscape in Europe

To cover all of Europe's gambling legislation as thoroughly as possible, we'll probably need an encyclopedia. This is because Europe is a large territory with over 50 different countries, each of which…

By Swing August 18, 2022 5 min read

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Is the US military's Middle East posture truly an asset anymore?

By Swing August 11, 2026 5 min read

After Iran's missiles and drones struck over 20 US sites, the Pentagon is re-evaluating whether its presence in the region is a liability. This is the untold story of a strategic shift.

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Washington's Middle East war script: who's really getting rich?

By Swing August 11, 2026 6 min read

The push for US involvement in the Middle East always comes with a cost for taxpayers and service members. Find out which firms and political groups consistently collect the payoff.

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Was 'America First' just expensive theater for national security?

By Swing August 11, 2026 5 min read

Explore how prioritizing loud claims and symbolic acts, like renaming the Department of Defense, created a costly national security posture that delivered theater, not durable strategic gains.

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Is China's direct challenge to US sanctions a game changer?

By Swing August 5, 2026 4 min read

Beijing's new "Blocking Rules" tell Chinese companies to ignore US oil sanctions. This unprecedented legal and commercial move could redefine global financial power dynamics.

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What defined Lindsey Graham's career more than his Trump shift?

By Swing July 30, 2026 5 min read

Discover how Senator Graham's consistent advocacy for aggressive American power, from Iraq to Ukraine, became his most enduring political legacy. It outshone his late-career pivot.

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Why does America's war economy make peace financially awkward?

By Swing July 29, 2026 6 min read

It's not a secret cabal, but an open system of budgets, lobbyists, and political will. This article explains how the military-industrial complex makes peace a revenue problem.