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First Day in the Classroom for Victoria

On Monday, Crown Princess Victoria began her officer training along with other cadets. The Crown Princess is undergoing special officer training, and the subject of the first lecture was military science.

First Day in the Classroom for Victoria

Israel's greatest enemy is still hiding

In a few months, Israel has knocked out large parts of Hamas' top leadership. But still, the terrorist group's perhaps most important leader is at large: Israel's enemy number one – Yahya Sinwar.

Israel's greatest enemy is still hiding

Expert: Israel fulfills its promises of revenge

The Hamas leader's death in Iran appears to be Israel's way of fulfilling its promise of revenge, says Lieutenant Colonel Anders Ekholm. They made that promise already the day after October 7: you are "dead men walking", we will take you all down.

Expert: Israel fulfills its promises of revenge

Authority wants to hire company with Russian ties

The Transport Agency is fighting in court to allow Swedish registration plates to be manufactured by a company with ties to the Russian government leadership, according to DN. .

Authority wants to hire company with Russian ties

The Warning: The Most Serious Situation Since October 7

After the rocket attack that killed twelve children in the Golan Heights on Saturday, the risk of a large-scale war in the Middle East is once again acute. Experts are talking about the most serious situation since Hamas' attack on Israel last autumn – despite neither Israel nor Hezbollah really being believed to want a full-scale military conflict.

The Warning: The Most Serious Situation Since October 7

"Russia wants to show that they are winning the war"

Russia's escalated attacks on Ukraine are an attempt to convince the outside world that the country is on its way to winning the war in Ukraine. It can also be interpreted as Russia trying to take as much territory as they can before potential peace talks begin, says military expert Ilmari Käihkö.

"Russia wants to show that they are winning the war"

NATO Meeting in Trump's Shadow: Betting Big

Nato is celebrating its 75th anniversary in connection with the summit in Washington, now with Sweden as a member. In the background, future challenges are lurking and a big question: What happens in the long run if Donald Trump becomes president?.

NATO Meeting in Trump's Shadow: Betting Big

"If Trump wins, he will drop the charges"

It was expected. That's what USA expert Jan Hallenberg says about the US Supreme Court not being able to decide whether Donald Trump's actions prior to the storming of the Capitol on January 6, 2021, are covered by presidential immunity.

"If Trump wins, he will drop the charges"

The Women's Voluntary Defence Organization - a lively centenarian on the march

On the centenary, the Swedish Women's Voluntary Defence Organization stands stronger than in a long time. Turbulent times have led more people to seek out the organization.

The Women's Voluntary Defence Organization - a lively centenarian on the march

Expert on Acquittal in War Crimes Trial: Difficulty with Evidence

It is difficult to find sufficient evidence for suspected war crimes abroad. This is highlighted by experts since a former Syrian brigadier general was acquitted by the Stockholm District Court.

Expert on Acquittal in War Crimes Trial: Difficulty with Evidence

The Great War Draws Near: Focus on Putin and Trump

Behind the scenes, Russia and the USA have crucial roles as the stakes are rapidly escalating between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon. The risk is very great that it will escalate, says Lieutenant Colonel Anders Ekholm at the Defence University.

The Great War Draws Near: Focus on Putin and Trump

Expert on the violation: No coincidence

The Russian violation of Swedish airspace was no mistake, according to Robert Dalsjö, defence policy expert at the Total Defence Research Institute, FOI. It's about security policy body language, he says.

Expert on the violation: No coincidence

Researchers: Will have significant consequences for them

USA labels Nazi Nordic Resistance Movement as terrorists and three of the organisation's leaders. USA is extremely worried about the rise of far-right groups and their international connections, says terrorism researcher Magnus Ranstorp.

Researchers: Will have significant consequences for them