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Lived in Gothenburg: Pointed out as IS's new leader
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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
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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
Expert on cable sabotage: Sweden is paralyzed by inaction
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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: Possible surveillance not the most serious issue
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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
Suspicions are directed at Russia after cable break
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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
Expert: It may be a matter of sabotage
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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
Got a high-level government job without security clearance
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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.
Ranstorp: The Terror Indictment a Vital Reminder
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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
Expert: This is why Zelensky is open to a ceasefire
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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: Great responsibility on Lebanon in the ceasefire
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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: We are not closer to a nuclear war
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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: "Crazy" Trump May Dissolve Nato
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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
Would there be less war with Trump?
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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?
The Crown Princess crawls through the mud
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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 Motive Determines if Evacuations in Gaza Constitute a Crime
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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 War Scientist on the Goals: The Ambition is Too Low
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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
Israel makes incursions into Lebanese territory
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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
Expert: Chaos Forces Hezbollah to Wait
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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
Exploded people-searchers can be war crimes
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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
Expert: Spreading Doubt within Hizbollah
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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
Suspected Fraudster Former Intelligence Officer
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Suspected Fraudster Former Intelligence Officer

The Swedish man who has been detained in Turkey suspected of fraud in the multi-billion class has previously worked as an intelligence officer in Norrbotten, reports P4 Norrbotten.
Expert on drones: Could be a foreign power
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Expert on drones: Could be a foreign power

There are some who suggest that Monday's drone incident at Arlanda was intended to test preparedness, according to military expert Hans Liwång. It could be about foreign power
Preliminary investigation against top military officer dropped
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Preliminary investigation against top military officer dropped

A man who was previously detained for gross unauthorized handling of confidential information is no longer a suspect in the investigation, writes the Prosecution Authority in a press release.
This could stop the Gripen deal
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This could stop the Gripen deal

The Thai air force has made its choice and decided that it wants to buy Jas Gripen planes. But the deal must also be approved from the Swedish side – and there is one thing that could put a spanner in the works, according to an expert
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