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Turkish Regime Jails Istanbul Mayor, Sparking Opposition Tensions

The decision to imprison the imprisoned mayor of Istanbul, Ekrem Imamoğlu, is no surprise. But the Turkish regime's action also appears to be an attempt to divide the opposition, says analyst Aras Lindh.

Turkish Regime Jails Istanbul Mayor, Sparking Opposition Tensions

Liberals Push for Ban on Foreign Ownership of Swedish Private Schools

The Liberals want foreign ownership in Swedish private schools to be completely prohibited – with a stop also for owners in other EU countries. .

Liberals Push for Ban on Foreign Ownership of Swedish Private Schools

Expert: Sanctions are a crucial lever against Russia

Removed sanctions could be a requirement from Russia to agree to peace in Ukraine. But easing sanctions for a ceasefire is the wrong way to go, according to Emil Wannheden, analyst at the Total Defence Research Institute (FOI).

Expert: Sanctions are a crucial lever against Russia

After the Civil War – People Are Fleeing Syria Again

Is Syria on its way to falling back into civil war – just a few months after the Assad regime's fall? In just a few days, over 1,300 people were killed along the Syrian Mediterranean coast, mainly Alawites and Christians. Many are now terrified and have fled the country.

After the Civil War – People Are Fleeing Syria Again

Russia Not Finished with Ukraine

Even if Russia were to agree to a ceasefire in Ukraine, it doesn't mean an end to the war, according to Johan Norberg from the Total Defence Research Institute. Russia is not finished with Ukraine in any way.

Russia Not Finished with Ukraine

Expert on Syria: A Powder Keg That Has Now Exploded

The killing of civilians from the Alawite minority can be traced back to a "bitter and bloody legacy" from the war in Syria. But also to a security force that is not entirely controlled by the government, says Middle East expert Aron Lund.

Expert on Syria: A Powder Keg That Has Now Exploded

Europe's Giant Rearmament Faces Major Challenges

The EU Commission proposes astronomical 9,000 billion kronor for defence investments in Europe. The proposal poses a number of challenges, notes Per Olsson, researcher in defence economics at FOI.

Europe's Giant Rearmament Faces Major Challenges

Can Europe Step Up Its Defense Game Without U.S. Support?

Europe can gather sufficient funds to replace the USA's dwindling interest on the continent, according to experts. The great challenge lies rather in converting the support into military strength.

Can Europe Step Up Its Defense Game Without U.S. Support?

The Kurdish PKK should lay down their arms

The Kurdish terrorist-labeled organization PKK is to be dissolved. "I urge to lay down the weapons and I take on the historical responsibility for this appeal", announces the group's imprisoned leader Abdullah Öcalan.

The Kurdish PKK should lay down their arms

The PKK should lay down their weapons

The Kurdish terrorist-labeled organization PKK is to be dissolved. "I urge to lay down the weapons and I take on the historical responsibility for this appeal," announces the group's imprisoned leader Abdullah Öcalan.

The PKK should lay down their weapons

Knowledge about online recruitment of children needs to increase

The government wants to increase knowledge about how criminal networks recruit and influence children and young people in digital environments. "Digital platforms have become one of the criminal networks' most important tools for recruiting children and young people," says Minister of Justice Gunnar Strömmer (M) in a press release.

Knowledge about online recruitment of children needs to increase

Digital threats against LGBTQI individuals to be mapped

The Total Defence Research Institute is to map hostility towards LGBTQI individuals in digital environments. It is one of the points in the government's new action plan for LGBTQI individuals' equal rights and opportunities.

Digital threats against LGBTQI individuals to be mapped

Erdogan sees a golden opportunity in Syria

Turkey's president Recep Tayyip Erdogan senses morning air after the Syrian regime's fall. I believe Erdogan sees a golden opportunity now to try to solve what he sees as "the Kurdish problem" in Syria, says Syria expert Aron Lund.

Erdogan sees a golden opportunity in Syria

Syria's new regime is hunting down Assad's men

This week, one of the bloodiest battles took place between forces loyal to the new government in Syria and Assad-loyal men after the regime's fall. There are many who are worried that the new government will come after them now, says Syria expert Aron Lund.

Syria's new regime is hunting down Assad's men

Hunt for secret chemical weapons after Assad's fall

Since the Assad regime was ousted, there are many questions about what will happen in Syria. One of them is what awaits for the country's chemical weapons.

Hunt for secret chemical weapons after Assad's fall

Experts: New groups may want to flee Syria

The fall of the Assad regime could trigger new waves of refugees from Syria, according to Middle East expert Aron Lund. Even if some people will be able to return, it will also drive new refugee groups to leave Syria, he says.

Experts: New groups may want to flee Syria

Expert: It's not certain that the militia group will succeed

Terror-labelled HTS has overthrown the Syrian dictator al-Assad with the goal of establishing an Islamic state. But it is not certain that they will succeed in doing so at all, says Middle East expert Aron Lund.

Expert: It's not certain that the militia group will succeed

Who is HTS leader Abu Mohammed al-Jawlani?

Despite his background in the al-Qaeda network's branch in Syria, the rebel leader Abu Mohammed al-Jawlani has sought to portray himself as a more modern and moderate leader. I think it's primarily about good politics, says Middle East analyst Aron Lund.

Who is HTS leader Abu Mohammed al-Jawlani?

Expert: Great risk of new Syrian civil war

Now at the latest – but preferably a week ago – Russia and Iran should have activated themselves in the Assad regime's resistance against the jihadists' advance, which has Homs in its sights. This is what analyst Aron Lund says about the acute situation in Syria.

Expert: Great risk of new Syrian civil war

Expert: Homs Critically Important for the Regime's Future

The dictator Bashar al-Assad's regime in Syria is being pressed increasingly hard as it rapidly loses ground to rebel forces. After the loss of Aleppo and Hama, the country's third largest city, Homs, appears to be next in line.

Expert: Homs Critically Important for the Regime's Future

Turkey "likely" involved in jihadist conflicts

The deadly battles in Aleppo and its surroundings are taking place in an area that is strategically important for the neighboring country Turkey. Now the question is how involved President Erdogan is in the rebel groups' offensive in northwestern Syria, according to analyst Aron Lund.

Turkey "likely" involved in jihadist conflicts

Weak Army to Counter Hezbollah: "Not So Brilliant"

The ceasefire that has been initiated between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon brings with it a great responsibility for Lebanon's army. Compared to Hezbollah's forces, the military is very weak, but must now try to assert power in the country's southern parts.

Weak Army to Counter Hezbollah: "Not So Brilliant"

Expert: Putin's robot attack a political marking

Ever since Russia launched its large-scale invasion of Ukraine, and even earlier, President Putin has been brandishing his nuclear weapons. The latest attack – with a newly developed ballistic missile capable of carrying nuclear weapons – can be seen as a form of intimidation tactic, according to Johan Norberg at FOI.

Expert: Putin's robot attack a political marking

The Social Democrats want answers about stopped wind farms

At the beginning of November, the government announced that 13 applications for wind farms in the Baltic Sea have been stopped. The Social Democrats want to know about a new way forward.

The Social Democrats want answers about stopped wind farms