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Why the US needs drone help from Ukraine to defend against Iranian drones
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Why the US needs drone help from Ukraine to defend against Iranian drones

The US is now getting Ukraine's help to defend itself against Iranian drones, according to President Zelenskyy. Like Russia in the war in Ukraine, Iran is using a new-old strategy that the West seems unprepared for
Report: US arms Kurds in hopes of uprising
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Report: US arms Kurds in hopes of uprising

The US and Israel are trying to foment an armed uprising in Iran, according to information provided to several media outlets. Since last year, weapons have reportedly been smuggled into the country for Kurdish groups
Expert: Highly unlikely that Sweden will be involved in war started by US and Israel
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Expert: Highly unlikely that Sweden will be involved in war started by US and Israel

American soldiers have been killed, and Iran has attacked US bases in several places in the Middle East. But it is extremely unlikely that NATO - and thus Sweden - would be involved in the war started by the US and Israel, according to Mike Winnerstig at the Swedish National Defense Research Institute (FOI)
Expert on Russian drone: Incident outside Malmö fits a larger pattern
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Expert on Russian drone: Incident outside Malmö fits a larger pattern

The Russian drone outside Malmö fits into a larger pattern, says Russia expert Johan Norberg. Russia is constantly testing borders, he says
Iran's regime not a house of cards, experts say
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Iran's regime not a house of cards, experts say

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Breaking the trend when Sweden acquires large warships
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Breaking the trend when Sweden acquires large warships

For the first time in half a century, Sweden is investing in large, modern warships. The new frigates cost billions of kronor and can hunt submarines, act as floating air defenses, and secure the vital sea route to Sweden
Expert: Putin conquers "ruin heap" – at enormous cost
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Expert: Putin conquers "ruin heap" – at enormous cost

Intense fighting is underway in Pokrovsk, Ukraine, and Russia appears to have the upper hand. But if you look at the bigger picture, not much is different in the war compared to three years ago, according to Russia expert Johan Norberg
Tidöpartierna: Ban foreign ownership of schools
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Tidöpartierna: Ban foreign ownership of schools

The government and the SD want to investigate a ban on actors outside the EU and EEA from owning Swedish schools, citing security policy.
Russian Offensives in Ukraine Show Minimal Gains
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Russian Offensives in Ukraine Show Minimal Gains

Russian claims of extensive military successes on Ukrainian territory are being rejected by Ukraine. On the contrary, Russia seems to have barely advanced at all since November 2022
Drones Transform Warfare: Denmark and Sweden Boost Defense Efforts
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Drones Transform Warfare: Denmark and Sweden Boost Defense Efforts

The drones' entry onto the battlefield in Ukraine makes Denmark make a major investment, and the Swedish defense is also scaling up. The development of new drones is proceeding incredibly quickly
US-Russia Meeting in Alaska Seen as Propaganda Win for Putin
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US-Russia Meeting in Alaska Seen as Propaganda Win for Putin

The meeting between the US President Donald Trump and Russia's counterpart Vladimir Putin in Alaska next week plays the latter right into hands, according to Russia expert Carolina Vendil Pallin.
Ukrainian Drone Attacks Disrupt Russian Air Travel
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Ukrainian Drone Attacks Disrupt Russian Air Travel

During the summer months, hundreds of thousands of Russian passengers have been stranded as airports have been forced to close due to Ukrainian drone attacks. It is a political twist, but not decisive for the war, says Johan Norberg at FOI
Druze Fear Escalates Amid Southern Syria Clashes and Executions
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Druze Fear Escalates Amid Southern Syria Clashes and Executions

Clashes in southern Syria are reported to have led to "systematic" executions of civilians. Old land conflicts have been charged with religion and the weapons of the civil war, according to Middle East analyst Aron Lund
Iran's Nuclear Capability Deteriorates After US Attacks, Expert Says
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Iran's Nuclear Capability Deteriorates After US Attacks, Expert Says

Iran's will to develop nuclear weapons may have grown stronger after the US attack on several facilities over the weekend. But nuclear weapons expert Fredrik Nielsen assesses the risk that they actually enrich uranium fully as small – at least in the short term
Assessing the Impact of Recent Bombings on Iran's Nuclear Facilities
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Assessing the Impact of Recent Bombings on Iran's Nuclear Facilities

USA's president Donald Trump claims that the attacks in Iran were "a fantastic military success". But few exact information exists about how large the damages to the country's nuclear facilities are
Iran Faces Critical Decision After US Strikes on Nuclear Sites
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Iran Faces Critical Decision After US Strikes on Nuclear Sites

USA has entered Israel's war against Iran. Now the world is waiting for Iran's response
Risk of Iran Acquiring Nuclear Weapons Grows Amid Israel Tensions
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Risk of Iran Acquiring Nuclear Weapons Grows Amid Israel Tensions

Israel's attack on Iran can lead to Iran acquiring nuclear weapons. That assessment is made by Erika Holmquist, researcher at the Swedish Defence Research Agency (FOI)
Expert Suggests Ukrainian Role in Russian Train Derailments
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Expert Suggests Ukrainian Role in Russian Train Derailments

Double train derailments, derailed trains and at least seven dead – all in western Russia and within a span of twelve hours. Much suggests that Ukraine is behind, according to Russia expert Johan Norberg
Why Putin Continues War Despite Sanctions and Negotiations
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Why Putin Continues War Despite Sanctions and Negotiations

Trump calls Putin "completely crazy" and says he is considering new sanctions. But in practice, nothing happens at all – and over Ukraine the bombs continue to fall
Turkey Releases Journalist Joakim Medin Amid Diplomatic Efforts
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Turkey Releases Journalist Joakim Medin Amid Diplomatic Efforts

Turkey has suddenly released journalist Joakim Medin. Both the stick and the carrot may have been used to achieve the release, assesses Turkey expert Paul Levin
Sweden Launches Strategy to Combat Anti-Semitism and Protect Jewish Life
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Sweden Launches Strategy to Combat Anti-Semitism and Protect Jewish Life

Jews in Sweden are exposed to increased threats, violence, and attacks. It should be a matter of course to wear one's Star of David or kippa openly, says Social Minister Jakob Forssmed (Christian Democrats)
Ceasefire Talks: Russia and Ukraine's Strategic Maneuvers
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Ceasefire Talks: Russia and Ukraine's Strategic Maneuvers

Demands for a ceasefire are met with counter-demands, ultimatum after ultimatum, and both Russia and Ukraine anxiously follow every hint from the USA. But Vladimir Putin's goal with the invasion remains firm, emphasizes FOI analyst Johan Norberg
TikTok's European Data Storage in China Raises Privacy Concerns
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TikTok's European Data Storage in China Raises Privacy Concerns

Should one care that Tiktok stores European data in China? Yes, maybe. The unfriendly interpretation is that they can use the material for things that are not allowed, says David Lindahl, researcher at the Total Defence Research Institute (FOI)
Military Analyst Discusses Symbolic Significance of Kursk Situation
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Military Analyst Discusses Symbolic Significance of Kursk Situation

Russia's claim that they have retaken Kursk does not affect the military situation – but can still have consequences. This is not a huge deal, but it can have a certain political symbolic significance, says military analyst Johan Norberg
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