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Trump can pressure Egypt – but takes great risks

Egypt and Jordan are to receive displaced Palestinians from Gaza, claims US President Donald Trump. Both countries have categorically rejected the plans, but the US has the opportunity to apply powerful – and at the same time dangerous – pressure.

Trump can pressure Egypt – but takes great risks

Bacon in Korans – University Files Police Report

The Korans have been filled with bacon at Linnaeus University in Växjö. It is unclear who is behind the act and the incident has now been reported to the police.

Bacon in Korans – University Files Police Report

Expert on Trump's Gaza Statement: "Shocking"

USA's Donald Trump's statement about "taking over Gaza" and sending American soldiers to the area provokes strong reactions. No one saw this coming, says Anders Persson, political scientist at Linnaeus University with a focus on the conflict between Israelis and Palestinians.

Expert on Trump's Gaza Statement: "Shocking"

Expert on Trump's Gaza Proposal: Astonishing

Donald Trump's statement about relocating Gazans to neighboring countries has sparked strong reactions. But the question is whether Trump means that the inhabitants should move permanently or only temporarily.

Expert on Trump's Gaza Proposal: Astonishing

The expert: The ceasefire will be marked by drama

That the ceasefire in Gaza was delayed is not particularly surprising – and the process will continue to be marked by setbacks, believes Anders Persson, Israel-Palestine expert at Linnaeus University. We will see a lot of drama and temporary crises.

The expert: The ceasefire will be marked by drama

Tourists are major emission offenders

Carbon dioxide emissions from tourism have doubled in ten years – and it will get worse now that countries like China and India are getting a growing middle class. Globally, the problem is growing at an alarming rate according to new research.

Tourists are major emission offenders

Expert: Israel's government is drifting towards authoritarianism

The region's only liberal democracy. This is how Israel has described its position.

Expert: Israel's government is drifting towards authoritarianism

Hope for a ceasefire in Gaza – but small prospects

The ceasefire in Lebanon raises renewed hope for laid-down arms also in Gaza. With growing alarm about starvation and winter approaching, it's urgent.

Hope for a ceasefire in Gaza – but small prospects

Expert: ICC decision puts Germany in a difficult situation

The International Criminal Court's (ICC) arrest warrant against Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is a test for the rule-based world order. This is stated by Anders Persson, Israel-Palestine expert at Linnaeus University.

Expert: ICC decision puts Germany in a difficult situation

Locked positions force Qatar to leave Gaza talks

Mediating Qatar withdraws from the talks about ceasefire in Gaza. The reason is Hamas' unwillingness to negotiate unconditionally.

Locked positions force Qatar to leave Gaza talks

Locked positions force Qatar to leave Gaza talks

Mediating Qatar withdraws from the talks on ceasefire in Gaza. The reason is Hamas' unwillingness to negotiate unconditionally.

Locked positions force Qatar to leave Gaza talks

Private flying to holiday paradises – emissions increase

Private flights emit more and more carbon dioxide. Holiday paradises like Mauritius are common destinations, but even the UN's climate meetings attract many private planes.

Private flying to holiday paradises – emissions increase

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 Political Scientist: "UNRWA is an Easy Punching Bag"

The announcement that the UN's aid organization for Palestine refugees, Unrwa, is banned in Israel was expected – and can have enormous consequences, according to Middle East expert Anders Persson. But my feeling is that the last word has not been said yet, he says.

The Political Scientist: "UNRWA is an Easy Punching Bag"

Wave of AI cheating at university

Linné University in Kalmar and Växjö was hit by a wave of suspected AI cheating last summer, reports [P4 Kronoberg](https://sverigesradio. se/artikel/plotslig-vag-av-ai-fusk-pa-linneuniversitetets-sommarkurser).

Wave of AI cheating at university

Musk Enters the Election Campaign: "Incredible Power"

Elon Musk has gone from tweeting business updates about Tesla to questioning the independence of established media and being accused of spreading disinformation on X. Now, the world's richest man has backed Donald Trump in the US presidential election.

Musk Enters the Election Campaign: "Incredible Power"

Middle East Expert on Lebanon: "Caught Off Guard"

New explosions shake Lebanon on Wednesday. Just the day before, thousands of people were injured and at least a dozen killed when large quantities of ammonium nitrate exploded.

Middle East Expert on Lebanon: "Caught Off Guard"

Difficult for Bonnesen to get a new trial

The prison sentence against the former Swedbank CEO Birgitte Bonnesen will be appealed to the Supreme Court, assures her lawyer. However, the odds are against the Supreme Court taking up her case.

Difficult for Bonnesen to get a new trial

Experts: Netanyahu will not back down

The protests in Israel continue to grow and on Saturday, according to reports, half a million people gathered in Tel Aviv to demonstrate. But Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu does not seem to be yielding to the pressure, according to two Middle East experts.

Experts: Netanyahu will not back down

Expert: Strike may be a possible turning point for ceasefire

The general strike in Israel could lead to the country's government being pressured into a ceasefire. Exactly how crippling this strike will be remains to be seen, but it is possible that it could be a turning point, says Middle East expert Anders Persson.

Expert: Strike may be a possible turning point for ceasefire

Norwegian Father: Killed "Hamas Leader" is My Son

The Israeli military has struck for the third day in a row against targets on the occupied West Bank. Israel claims that a local Hamas leader – reportedly a Norwegian citizen according to media reports – has been killed.

Norwegian Father: Killed "Hamas Leader" is My Son

Expert: Risk of Third Intifada on the West Bank

Israel is playing a high-stakes game with its ongoing offensive on the West Bank, according to Middle East expert Anders Persson. He sees a risk of a third intifada – and that the Palestinian government on the West Bank collapses.

Expert: Risk of Third Intifada on the West Bank

Expert on the attacks: "Both sides are exaggerating"

The attack on Israel from the Shia militia Hezbollah was expected – but the full extent is still very unclear. It may be that Hezbollah is lying or exaggerating, says Middle East expert Anders Persson.

Expert on the attacks: "Both sides are exaggerating"

Despite New Talks: "Hopes Have Dwindled Significantly"

An Israeli delegation is once again on its way to Cairo for talks on hostages and a ceasefire in the war in Gaza. But the situation looks bleak, according to Anders Persson, Middle East expert.

Despite New Talks: "Hopes Have Dwindled Significantly"