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The Swedes will be part of NATO's tripwire

Swedish soldiers and officers are now in place in Latvia to participate in what is called the "tripwire" at the border with Russia: Nato Forward Land Forces. But what does the mission entail and how dangerous is it?.

The Swedes will be part of NATO's tripwire

Swedish NATO soldiers in place: "Historic"

Swedish soldiers and officers have now landed in Riga to join NATO's multinational brigade in Latvia. Finally, we are here.

Swedish NATO soldiers in place: "Historic"

This means the Nato operation in the Baltic Sea

The submarine incident in the Gulf of Finland has prompted a NATO summit meeting, simultaneously as the defense alliance plans a large operation in the Baltic Sea. It is clear that it is a major diplomatic marker to elevate it to a summit meeting format.

This means the Nato operation in the Baltic Sea

The Security Service does not answer questions about the designated IS leader

Abdulkadir Mumin was pointed out as IS's new international leader. The Security Service does not want to answer questions about him.

The Security Service does not answer questions about the designated IS leader

Lived in Gothenburg: Pointed out as IS's new leader

He lived for years in the Gothenburg area, where he is believed to have been radicalized. Now, Somalia-born Abdulkadir Mumin, known for his harsh rhetoric and his henna-dyed beard, is being pointed out as IS's new global leader.

Lived in Gothenburg: Pointed out as IS's new leader

Lived in Gothenburg: Pointed out as IS's new leader

He lived for years in the Gothenburg area, where he is believed to have been radicalized. Now, Somalia-born Abdulkadir Mumin, known for his harsh rhetoric and his henna-dyed beard, is being pointed out as IS's new global leader.

Lived in Gothenburg: Pointed out as IS's new leader

Expert on cable sabotage: Sweden is paralyzed by inaction

Finland speaks the language of power and displays determination. Sweden appears to be paralyzed by inaction.

Expert on cable sabotage: Sweden is paralyzed by inaction

Expert: Possible surveillance not the most serious issue

Suspected "spy equipment" on board the cargo ship Eagle S is no catastrophe – instead, it may help the Finnish police. It could be a link to figuring out who gave the ship orders for sabotage – if it was done, says Professor Hans Liwång.

Expert: Possible surveillance not the most serious issue

Suspicions are directed at Russia after cable break

The suspicions are directed towards Russia after the third suspected cable sabotage in the Baltic Sea. It is unlikely that all three would be accidents or mistakes, says Hans Liwång, professor of defense systems at the Defense University.

Suspicions are directed at Russia after cable break

Expert: It may be a matter of sabotage

The interruption in the power cable between Finland and Estonia is being investigated as gross sabotage, and other cables have also been affected by interruptions. We must consider the possibility that it is sabotage that lies behind, says Hans Liwång at the Defence University to Ekot.

Expert: It may be a matter of sabotage

Got a high-level government job without security clearance

A person who was hired for a mission with the national security adviser Henrik Landerholm got the job at the Government Offices without being security-checked, writes Dagens Nyheter. .

Got a high-level government job without security clearance

Ranstorp: The Terror Indictment a Vital Reminder

Three young men, including two brothers, are being prosecuted suspected of having planned an Islamist terrorist attack. An important prosecution – and a reminder of the elevated security situation, according to terrorism researcher Magnus Ranstorp.

Ranstorp: The Terror Indictment a Vital Reminder

Expert: This is why Zelensky is open to a ceasefire

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyj has floated ideas about a ceasefire where occupied parts of Ukraine are not returned directly. The absolute most important thing for Ukraine is how to prevent a new war in one to three years, says Oscar Jonsson at the Defence University.

Expert: This is why Zelensky is open to a ceasefire

Expert: Great responsibility on Lebanon in the ceasefire

Netanyahu gave the green light for a ceasefire in Lebanon on Tuesday. Now there is great pressure on Lebanon to build up its army, says Lieutenant Colonel Anders Ekholm.

Expert: Great responsibility on Lebanon in the ceasefire

Expert: We are not closer to a nuclear war

Russia wants to create the illusion of an escalation in the war by firing an intercontinental ballistic missile at Ukraine, but that's not the case, assesses Markus Göransson at the Defence University. We are not closer to a nuclear war, he says.

Expert: We are not closer to a nuclear war

Expert: "Crazy" Trump May Dissolve Nato

A compromise with Russia and a dissolution of Nato. This is a possible future under Donald Trump's second presidential term.

Expert: "Crazy" Trump May Dissolve Nato

Would there be less war with Trump?

Donald Trump's style and unpredictability worry many. Will it be a more uncertain world with Trump as president – or can he put an end to the wars and create peace?.

Would there be less war with Trump?

The Crown Princess crawls through the mud

Crown Princess Victoria is undergoing a special officer training in the coming weeks, to "further deepen her knowledge and commitment to defence issues". .

The Crown Princess crawls through the mud

The Motive Determines if Evacuations in Gaza Constitute a Crime

Thousands of Palestinians are being evacuated from their homes in northern Gaza, according to Israel's order, which the military claims is to protect civilians. However, the evacuations can also be seen as mass deportations.

The Motive Determines if Evacuations in Gaza Constitute a Crime

The War Scientist on the Goals: The Ambition is Too Low

The ambition is too low and the pace too slow when Sweden's defense is being armed, believes war scholar Oscar Jonsson. It is not sufficient considering the global development, he says.

The War Scientist on the Goals: The Ambition is Too Low

Israel makes incursions into Lebanese territory

Israel has carried out a number of smaller raids against Hezbollah on Lebanese territory and informed the USA about these, according to the USA's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Matthew Miller. The raids are taking place while the country prepares for a larger ground operation in Lebanon.

Israel makes incursions into Lebanese territory

Expert: Chaos Forces Hezbollah to Wait

Israel's latest attacks on Lebanon are described as the hardest blow against the Shia militia Hezbollah so far. With a killed leader and destroyed weapons, a response may take time, notes Magnus Ranstorp, Hezbollah expert at the Defense University.

Expert: Chaos Forces Hezbollah to Wait

Exploded people-searchers can be war crimes

One by one, personal locators and walkie-talkies in pockets and hands exploded. The method – borrowed from a spy novel – raises a number of questions related to the laws of war.

Exploded people-searchers can be war crimes

Expert: Spreading Doubt within Hizbollah

An attack through personal searches can be an effective method of psychological warfare. It is perhaps more important than causing physical harm: to create doubt within the organization, says Professor Hans Liwång at the Defense University.

Expert: Spreading Doubt within Hizbollah