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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

Iran Expert: Has Been Released Before - and Locked Up Again

Human rights activist Narges Mohammadi is to be released from prison for health reasons. Encouraging, says Iran expert Bitte Hammargren – who simultaneously warns against drawing too large conclusions.

Iran Expert: Has Been Released Before - and Locked Up Again

The Warning: USA's Democracy is More Fragile than We Think

In step with Donald Trump's new government taking shape, the fears of a significant "backlash" for democracy are growing. It is not as robust as many think, says Eric J Segall, professor of constitutional law, at Georgia State University.

The Warning: USA's Democracy is More Fragile than We Think

The Warning: USA's Democracy is More Fragile than We Think

In step with Donald Trump's new regime taking shape, fears of a severe "backlash" for democracy are growing. It is not as robust as many believe, says Eric J Segall, professor of constitutional law, at Georgia State University.

The Warning: USA's Democracy is More Fragile than We Think

Poland's Prime Minister Donald Tusk to Sweden – to prepare EU for Trump

Poland's Prime Minister Donald Tusk has taken on the leadership role to prepare the EU for a new period with Donald Trump as the USA's president. When Nordic and Baltic prime ministers meet at Harpsund this week, Tusk sits at the table.

Poland's Prime Minister Donald Tusk to Sweden – to prepare EU for Trump

Expert on Trump's NATO Plans: Has a Point

Donald Trump has threatened not to help NATO countries that do not "pay their bills". Most NATO countries are already reaching the target this year - but it is not certain that it will be enough.

Expert on Trump's NATO Plans: Has a Point

Expert: "Crazy" Trump May Dissolve Nato

A compromise with Russia and a dissolution of Nato. This is a possible future under Donald Trump's second presidential term.

Expert: "Crazy" Trump May Dissolve Nato

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?

She's supposed to get the Tories out of the crisis - but it's unclear how

Kemi Badenoch is the first black woman to lead the British Conservative Tory Party. She has made herself known as "anti-woke" and is critical of identity politics.

She's supposed to get the Tories out of the crisis - but it's unclear how

Gallant: New Hezbollah leader won't last long

The Lebanese Shia militia Hezbollah has appointed Naim Qassem as new leader. A safe hand, according to Middle East expert Rouzbeh Parsi.

Gallant: New Hezbollah leader won't last long

Israel: Nasrallah's likely successor killed

Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu claims that the successor to Hizbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah has been killed. A military spokesperson, however, downplays the report.

Israel: Nasrallah's likely successor killed

The Iran Expert: "A Perfect Trap"

Iran carried out a comprehensive drone attack against Israel on Tuesday. An escalation that increases the risk of the war spreading, according to analysts.

The Iran Expert: "A Perfect Trap"

Expert: Israel wants to draw the US and Iran into the war

Now it's total war and Nasrallah is dead, says Iran expert Rouzbeh Parsi. According to him, it can lead to the region's heavyweights – the USA and Iran – being forced into the war.

Expert: Israel wants to draw the US and Iran into the war

Turkey Applies for Membership in Brics

Turkey has applied for membership in the Brics alliance, according to sources for the news agency Bloomberg. The information has not yet been confirmed by the Turkish government or by any other member country.

Turkey Applies for Membership in Brics