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Russia Expert Angela Stent: "As Long as Russia Has 6,000 Nuclear Warheads, It Will Remain a Threat"

How great is the risk for the West after the decision to send tanks to Ukraine? In an interview, Russia expert and former U.S. government adviser Angela Stent discusses German weapons deliveries to Kyiv and the mistakes made in dealing with Moscow. from DER SPIEGEL - International https://ift.tt/7BCiHyN via IFTTT

The Last Taboo: Germany's Leopard Tanks Are a Game Changer with Significant Risks

With the delivery of Leopard battle tanks from Germany, the Ukraine war is entering into a new and dangerous phase. Olaf Scholz must now clean up the political damage he has caused, hold his country together and find a path with his international partners to end the conflict. from DER SPIEGEL - International https://ift.tt/NRkoIvx via IFTTT

The Spectacular Case of Lørenskog: Norway's Ongoing Search for a Murderer

Anne-Elisabeth Hagen, 68, was married to one of the wealthiest men in Norway. But four years ago, she disappeared, and police still have no solid leads. The entire country has been obsessed by the case ever since. from DER SPIEGEL - International https://ift.tt/SU5tANG via IFTTT

Nordic NATO Membership: Sweden-Turkey Spat Means Finland Might Take Unilateral Route

After a right-wing extremist burned a copy of the Koran in Stockholm over the weekend, Ankara is even less likely to approve Sweden's NATO bid anytime soon. Finland has said it might have to move ahead on its own. from DER SPIEGEL - International https://ift.tt/Di3rEsM via IFTTT

A Victim of Repression in Xinjiang Awaits Next Chapter in Life: "I Want To Live"

In China's Xinjiang region, officials have forced hundreds of thousands of residents into internment camps. Activist Zhanargul Zhumatai describes how she got through her reeducation program – and why she lives in fear of being arrested again. from DER SPIEGEL - International https://ift.tt/upyKSxB via IFTTT

Has Iran's Regime Won?

Iran’s rulers have been brutal in their response to ongoing protests in the country. Now, fewer and fewer people are taking to the streets. But for how long will the regime retain the upper hand? from DER SPIEGEL - International https://ift.tt/GmA5Kap via IFTTT

Blockade in the Southern Caucasus: "There Is Every Reason to Expect More Violence This Year"

Azerbaijan is continuing to cut off Nagorno-Karabakh. The most recent escalations could have to do with Russian meddling in the region - and Moscow's current weakness - says Caucasus expert Laurence Broers in an interview. from DER SPIEGEL - International https://ift.tt/uVHbyMX via IFTTT

The Bad News Bundeswehr: An Examination of the Truly Dire State of Germany's Military

Last February, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz announced that the country was going to invest substantially in its military. But not much has happened since then. And now Defense Minister Christine Lambrecht has been replaced. DER SPIEGEL takes a closer look at what is ailing the Bundeswehr. from DER SPIEGEL - International https://ift.tt/HG3w5id via IFTTT

Protesting for Women's Rights: The Faces of Death Row in Iran

At least four demonstrators have already been executed and many others have been sentenced to death in show trials. Charges include "enmity against God" and "corruption on Earth." We introduce some of the victims. from DER SPIEGEL - International https://ift.tt/XWy4IKE via IFTTT

The Lost Generation: How the Children of Ukraine Are Coping with the War

Millions of Ukrainian children are suffering as a result of Vladimir Putin's invasion of their country. Many have lost their parents and hardly any are able to attend school. What does the future hold? from DER SPIEGEL - International https://ift.tt/0NOJkW6 via IFTTT