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Jörgen Persson's Saudi Role: More Than Just Sportswashing

Table tennis legend Jörgen Persson's new job in Saudi Arabia cannot solely be seen as "sportswashing". It is a side effect of the authoritarian regime's attempt to maintain its geopolitical power, according to researcher Anna Vidén.

Jörgen Persson's Saudi Role: More Than Just Sportswashing

US-China Trade Tensions Rise with No Clear Winner in Sight

The relationship between the USA and China is deteriorating due to the trade war, not just when it comes to the countries' economies. It can entail increased risks in several areas.

US-China Trade Tensions Rise with No Clear Winner in Sight

Falsterbo Horse Show Ends Al Shira'aa Partnership After Threats

Falsterbo Horse Show is ending its controversial collaboration with Al Shira'aa Stables, the organization announces in a press release. "The threats and hatred that have occurred have been beyond all reason", says competition chairman Jana Wannius.

Falsterbo Horse Show Ends Al Shira'aa Partnership After Threats

Trump Criticizes Europe for Relying on US Defense Support

The American President Donald Trump accuses European countries of freeloading on the USA. .

Trump Criticizes Europe for Relying on US Defense Support

Expert on Yemen Attack: "Trump is no Warmonger"

The risk of a major war following the US attack on Yemen is "not zero", according to an expert. But the Houthi movement will likely respond.

Expert on Yemen Attack: "Trump is no Warmonger"

EU's Rift with the US – an Opportunity for China

The crack that has arisen between the USA and Europe can imply an opening for China, which can take advantage of the shaky relationship. Now China is trying to present itself as the primary defender of the rule-based world order.

EU's Rift with the US – an Opportunity for China

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

Expert: USA's proposal puts Putin in a difficult situation

The USA's turnaround on the war puts pressure on Russia, according to two experts. Vladimir Putin may very well be forced to accept the proposal for a ceasefire, they believe.

Expert: USA's proposal puts Putin in a difficult situation

EU's rift with the US – an opportunity for China

The crack that has arisen between the USA and Europe can imply an opening for China, which can take advantage of the shaky relationship. Now China is trying to present itself as the foremost defender of the rule-based world order.

EU's rift with the US – an opportunity for China

Testimonies from Syria: Dead bodies in piles

Testimonies speak of dead bodies in piles and people are said to flee from coastal areas in Syria. Anxiety grows after days of reports of the killing of civilians, primarily from the Syrian Alawite minority.

Testimonies from Syria: Dead bodies in piles

U.S. Halts Arms to Ukraine: A Turning Point in Foreign Policy?

The USA's announcement about stopped arms deliveries will have major consequences for Ukraine. But it is also a major shift when it comes to American foreign and security policy, experts believe.

U.S. Halts Arms to Ukraine: A Turning Point in Foreign Policy?

Falsterbo Horse Show Faces Backlash Over UAE Sponsorship Deal

Falsterbo Horse Shows' name change has sparked criticism and shaken equestrian Sweden. Much due to the fact that the new main sponsor comes from the United Arab Emirates.

Falsterbo Horse Show Faces Backlash Over UAE Sponsorship Deal

Europe Must Grow Up

Now Europe must grow up. It became even clearer after Friday's big quarrel between Zelenskyj and Trump, according to Björn Fägersten at the Foreign Policy Institute.

Europe Must Grow Up

After the brawl: "Putin has been given a lifeline"

Ukraine's population will likely unite behind President Volodymyr Zelenskyj after the collapse at the White House meeting, says Eastern Europe expert Jakob Hedenskog. But a backlash can come.

After the brawl: "Putin has been given a lifeline"

Analyst: Zelenskyj raises the stakes

One way for Volodymyr Zelenskyj to raise the stakes and show that he doesn't put his personal prestige in the way. This says analyst Jakob Hedenskog about the Ukrainian president's statement that he is willing to resign in exchange for peace and membership in Nato.

Analyst: Zelenskyj raises the stakes

Expert: Russia may question Sweden's NATO membership

Russia can extend its demands in the talks with the USA to concern NATO's expansion, assesses Jussi Lassila, researcher at the Foreign Policy Institute in Finland. Sweden's and Finland's NATO membership can come into question, he fears.

Expert: Russia may question Sweden's NATO membership

Expert: Trump's peace initiative a "smokescreen"

Ukraine must give up territory to achieve peace with Russia, according to the USA. But President Donald Trump's statement about an end to the war through negotiations does not guarantee that peace is within reach.

Expert: Trump's peace initiative a "smokescreen"

Couple of leaders withdraw from West African cooperation

Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso have formally left Ecowas, announces the West African cooperation organization. This means that a year-long persuasion campaign has gone to waste.

Couple of leaders withdraw from West African cooperation

Experts: Hidden Motives behind the Greenland Play

Donald Trump's statement about making Greenland American can be a smokescreen for real interests. This is like the opening move in a chess game, says political scientist Anamaria Dutceac Segesten.

Experts: Hidden Motives behind the Greenland Play

Expert: Trump's threats are "incredibly provocative"

Annexation of Canada, military action against Panama and Greenland. Similar threats have not been uttered by an American president in 120 years, according to USA expert Jan Hallenberg.

Expert: Trump's threats are "incredibly provocative"

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

Impeachment in South Korea – this is what happens now

The noose is tightening around South Korea's President Yoon Suk-Yeol. Today's message is the first step towards him being ousted, says Jakob Hallgren at the Foreign Policy Institute.

Impeachment in South Korea – this is what happens now

Alarm: Thousands trapped in the regime's torture prison

It has been called a "human slaughterhouse". After the fall of the Assad regime, a race against time is now underway to reach prisoners reportedly locked in cells deep beneath the notorious Saydnaya prison.

Alarm: Thousands trapped in the regime's torture prison

Expert: Then Russia can intervene in Georgia

Georgia is shaken by extensive demonstrations after the government's announcement to freeze all talks about an EU membership. The coming days are expected to be crucial for the Caucasus country's future.

Expert: Then Russia can intervene in Georgia