Atlantis is set after all of the civilian/military conflicts were hammered out back on earth. The IOA is more stable/reasonable than when the stargate was a US-Russian secret.
Less and less every time. He needs a new play already. I suggest attacking Israel if you really want to destabilize markets.
There is a young raccoon living under a tree in our yard who often comes out to say hi and ask for treats
They do it for the duty free shopping