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The purpose of cyberattacks is to create concern among Swedes
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The purpose of cyberattacks is to create concern among Swedes

Cyberattacks against critical societal functions - such as the Russian attempt against the heating plant in western Sweden - have one primary purpose: to create anxiety among people. They don't want us to feel safe, says David Lindahl, researcher at FOI
NATO would struggle to gear up without the US
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NATO would struggle to gear up without the US

European countries are sketching out a European NATO - if the US takes its threats to withdraw from the defense alliance seriously. What would an American withdrawal mean?
Robots took over Russian position - could be historic
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Robots took over Russian position - could be historic

Ukraine claims to have taken an "enemy position" exclusively with the help of robot systems - unmanned ground vehicles and drones. It may be the first time ever in a war
Expert says Iran still has an ace up its sleeve
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Expert says Iran still has an ace up its sleeve

After the failed peace talks with Iran, the United States faces a strategic dilemma: All options are bad, according to Middle East expert Fredrik Meiton. Tehran has the means to prolong the war and dramatically deepen the economic crisis, he says
Expert on the peace talks: maximalist demands
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Expert on the peace talks: maximalist demands

The US and Iran are "very far apart" ahead of planned peace talks in Pakistan on Saturday. The two countries will likely focus on the Strait of Hormuz and an extension of the ceasefire - and postpone the most difficult issues until the future, Middle East analyst Aron Lund believes
Experts: Dissatisfied Israel rushes to bomb Hezbollah after US and Iran ceasefire
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Experts: Dissatisfied Israel rushes to bomb Hezbollah after US and Iran ceasefire

Israel carried out a major attack on Lebanon on Wednesday - not many hours after the US and Iran announced a ceasefire. The attack may reflect Israeli belief that the war against Hezbollah will have to end, according to Israel expert Isabell Schierenbeck
Expert says there is no Russian spring offensive
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Expert says there is no Russian spring offensive

According to Russia expert Johan Norberg, talk of a Russian spring offensive is a chimera. He says the important thing for Russia is to maintain the image of an offensive
Expert: Russian attacks could be retaliation for Ukrainian drone strikes on Gulf of Finland oil facilities
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Expert: Russian attacks could be retaliation for Ukrainian drone strikes on Gulf of Finland oil facilities

The Ukrainian population is being subjected to increasingly severe attacks by Russia. According to Lieutenant Colonel Johan Huovinen, this may be Moscow's response to Ukrainian drone attacks in recent weeks on key Russian oil facilities in the Gulf of Finland
Alarm: US and Israeli ammunition stocks are running low
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Alarm: US and Israeli ammunition stocks are running low

Several different types of missiles used by the US and Israel for both offensive and defensive purposes may be running out, according to a new report. Depleting stockpiles could affect Israel's ability to defend itself against attacks, says air defense expert Andreas Hörnedal
Iran war's climate impact: millions of tons of greenhouse gases
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Iran war's climate impact: millions of tons of greenhouse gases

In the first two weeks of the war in Iran alone, tons of greenhouse gases were released. Destroyed buildings and heavy fighter jets are contributing to a significant climate footprint
Sweden in talks about nuclear weapons with France: We need to understand
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Sweden in talks about nuclear weapons with France: We need to understand

France and Sweden have begun an in-depth dialogue on nuclear deterrence - a historic step, according to Karl Sörenson, research director at FOI. The talks, according to Sörenson, could be about what would happen in a war if Russia wanted to use nuclear weapons and those weapons needed to be moved to other European countries
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
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