Investigating the Attack on Nord Stream: All the Clues Point Toward Kyiv
#International #GasPipelines #NordStream #Ukraine #Russia #RussiasWarAgainstUkraine #GermanForeignPolicy
It's a spy thriller that has the potential to change the course of international politics: A year ago, a secret commando blew up the Nord Stream pipelines in the Baltic Sea․ Since then, investigators have been searching for the perpetrators․ The leads they have found are extremely politically sensitive․
#International #GasPipelines #NordStream #Ukraine #Russia #RussiasWarAgainstUkraine #GermanForeignPolicy
It's a spy thriller that has the potential to change the course of international politics: A year ago, a secret commando blew up the Nord Stream pipelines in the Baltic Sea․ Since then, investigators have been searching for the perpetrators․ The leads they have found are extremely politically sensitive․
Spying and Sabotage at the OSCE: How Russia Is Paralyzing Europe's Peace Organization
#International #World #RussiasWarAgainstUkraine #Russia #VladimirPutin #GermanForeignPolicy
The long-established Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe is threatening to disintegrate because of Russia's invasion of Ukraine․ Critics claim Moscow is infiltrating the organization and sabotaging its work in ensuring European peace and stability․
#International #World #RussiasWarAgainstUkraine #Russia #VladimirPutin #GermanForeignPolicy
The long-established Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe is threatening to disintegrate because of Russia's invasion of Ukraine․ Critics claim Moscow is infiltrating the organization and sabotaging its work in ensuring European peace and stability․
An Oasis in the Middle of the Ukraine War: The Pike - and the Drones - Come at Night
#International #World #Ukraine #RussiasWarAgainstUkraine #Russia #VladimirPutin
Sometimes the noise is distant artillery, at others it's the lawnmower next door: In the far east of Ukraine, on a river meandering its way through the forests, there is a village where people can take a break from war․ But it is never far away․
#International #World #Ukraine #RussiasWarAgainstUkraine #Russia #VladimirPutin
Sometimes the noise is distant artillery, at others it's the lawnmower next door: In the far east of Ukraine, on a river meandering its way through the forests, there is a village where people can take a break from war․ But it is never far away․
Wirtschaftsblunder: Why Germany's Economy Is Flailing – And What Could Help
#International #Business #GermanEconomy #Globalization
It seems like only yesterday that Germany was the economic engine of Europe․ Now, it's bringing up the rear among Western industrialized nations․ The country's prosperity is threatened and the government seems to be at a loss․
#International #Business #GermanEconomy #Globalization
It seems like only yesterday that Germany was the economic engine of Europe․ Now, it's bringing up the rear among Western industrialized nations․ The country's prosperity is threatened and the government seems to be at a loss․
Gangs, Corruption and Collapse: The Slow and Steady Demise of South Africa
#International #World #SouthAfrica #Africa
The end of Apartheid in South Africa brought a surge of hope for a brighter future․ But the ANC, the party that liberated the Black majority from oppression, has transformed the country into a swamp of corruption, mismanagement and despair․ Some are trying to turn things around․
#International #World #SouthAfrica #Africa
The end of Apartheid in South Africa brought a surge of hope for a brighter future․ But the ANC, the party that liberated the Black majority from oppression, has transformed the country into a swamp of corruption, mismanagement and despair․ Some are trying to turn things around․
The Specter of Stagflation: Woes Grow for ECB in Battle Against Inflation
#International #Business #EuropeanCentralBank #EuropeanUnion
The European Central Bank is increasingly desperate in its fight against inflation․ Will further interest rate hikes strangle the economy for good? Some are now looking to unconventional measures to turn things around․
#International #Business #EuropeanCentralBank #EuropeanUnion
The European Central Bank is increasingly desperate in its fight against inflation․ Will further interest rate hikes strangle the economy for good? Some are now looking to unconventional measures to turn things around․
Assad's Criminal Conglomerate: Syrian Economy Continues to Spiral Toward Collapse
#International #World #Syria #SyrianCivilWar #Drugs
The Arab League had hoped that welcoming Syria back into its ranks might slow down the flow of drugs coming out the country․ But as the case of business executive Mahmoud Aldij shows, Assad's mafia-like structures remain deeply entrenched․
#International #World #Syria #SyrianCivilWar #Drugs
The Arab League had hoped that welcoming Syria back into its ranks might slow down the flow of drugs coming out the country․ But as the case of business executive Mahmoud Aldij shows, Assad's mafia-like structures remain deeply entrenched․
Russia's Scorched Earth Policy in Ukraine: A Trip to the Dried-Up Kakhovka Reservoir
#International #World #RussiasWarAgainstUkraine #Ukraine #CrimeaCrisis #VladimirPutin #Russia
The Kakhovka Reservoir was once a vast body of water in the heart of Ukraine․ In June, after the Russians apparently blew up the dam holding it back, the lake ran dry․ We traveled along the Dnieper River to see how people's lives have changed․
#International #World #RussiasWarAgainstUkraine #Ukraine #CrimeaCrisis #VladimirPutin #Russia
The Kakhovka Reservoir was once a vast body of water in the heart of Ukraine․ In June, after the Russians apparently blew up the dam holding it back, the lake ran dry․ We traveled along the Dnieper River to see how people's lives have changed․
Why Armenia Can't Free Itself from Moscow
#International #World #Armenia #Azerbaijan #Russia #EuropeanUnion
Armenia feels abandoned by the Kremlin and is trying to find new partners to help ensure its security․ But its dependence on the Kremlin is deep – and archrival Azerbaijan is already mulling its next attack․
#International #World #Armenia #Azerbaijan #Russia #EuropeanUnion
Armenia feels abandoned by the Kremlin and is trying to find new partners to help ensure its security․ But its dependence on the Kremlin is deep – and archrival Azerbaijan is already mulling its next attack․
Copenhagen's Far-Reaching Transformation into a "Sponge City"
#International #Europe #GlobalSocieties #Denmark #ClimateChange #Environment
As the climate warms, Copenhagen is likely to see more torrential rain storms like the one that inundated the city in 2011․ Since then, the Danish capital has taken action, redesigning parks and streets to quickly drain away vast amounts of water․
#International #Europe #GlobalSocieties #Denmark #ClimateChange #Environment
As the climate warms, Copenhagen is likely to see more torrential rain storms like the one that inundated the city in 2011․ Since then, the Danish capital has taken action, redesigning parks and streets to quickly drain away vast amounts of water․
U․S․ Military Analyst: "Russia Doesn't Have a Good Strategy for Winning the War"
#International #World #RussiasWarAgainstUkraine #Russia #Ukraine
In an interview, American military analyst Michael Kofman says he believes Ukrainian troops have a realistic chance of a breakthrough in their counteroffensive, assuming they don't run out of ammunition․
#International #World #RussiasWarAgainstUkraine #Russia #Ukraine
In an interview, American military analyst Michael Kofman says he believes Ukrainian troops have a realistic chance of a breakthrough in their counteroffensive, assuming they don't run out of ammunition․
Visiting with Ukrainian Sappers: A Sea of Explosives 1,000 Kilometers Long
#International #World #RussiasWarAgainstUkraine #Ukraine #VladimirPutin #Russia
Russian troops have transformed the fighting front into what is likely the largest minefield in the world․ Ukrainian sappers are making but slow progress through this sea of death․ But they haven't lost their optimism․
#International #World #RussiasWarAgainstUkraine #Ukraine #VladimirPutin #Russia
Russian troops have transformed the fighting front into what is likely the largest minefield in the world․ Ukrainian sappers are making but slow progress through this sea of death․ But they haven't lost their optimism․
Birkenstock CEO Oliver Reichert: The Man Behind the Luxury Sandals
#International #Business
Thanks to "Barbie" and a coronavirus pandemic that kept people working at home, Birkenstock sandals are more popular than ever․ Now, company CEO Oliver Reichert is preparing to take the company public in October․
#International #Business
Thanks to "Barbie" and a coronavirus pandemic that kept people working at home, Birkenstock sandals are more popular than ever․ Now, company CEO Oliver Reichert is preparing to take the company public in October․
The Iran Protests One Year Later: "Like They Had Buried Me With Her"
#International #World #Iran #HumanRights #MiddleEast
Hundreds of protesters have likely been killed since the most recent wave of demonstrations began one year ago․ The daughter of one victim cut off her hair, and the image went viral․ She immediately had to leave Iran and now lives in exile in Britain․
#International #World #Iran #HumanRights #MiddleEast
Hundreds of protesters have likely been killed since the most recent wave of demonstrations began one year ago․ The daughter of one victim cut off her hair, and the image went viral․ She immediately had to leave Iran and now lives in exile in Britain․
Social Design Award - Reader Prize: Vote for Your Favorite Project!
#International #Zeitgeist #SocialDesignAward
"We're Here for Each Other" is the theme of this year's Social Design Award․ The jury has selected the 10 best projects out of around 150 submissions from around the world․ You now have until October 4 to vote for your favorite․
#International #Zeitgeist #SocialDesignAward
"We're Here for Each Other" is the theme of this year's Social Design Award․ The jury has selected the 10 best projects out of around 150 submissions from around the world․ You now have until October 4 to vote for your favorite․
Ukraine: How Merkel Prevented Ukraine's NATO Membership (A DER SPIEGEL Reconstruction)
#International #Europe #Ukraine #RussiasWarAgainstUkraine #Russia #VladimirPutin #NATO #TransAtlanticRelations #AngelaMerkel #Defense
In April 2008, NATO deliberated on admitting Ukraine as a new member as a show of strength against Vladimir Putin․ Washington favored the move, but the Germans thwarted the plan․ A reconstruction of a decision that ended in disaster․
#International #Europe #Ukraine #RussiasWarAgainstUkraine #Russia #VladimirPutin #NATO #TransAtlanticRelations #AngelaMerkel #Defense
In April 2008, NATO deliberated on admitting Ukraine as a new member as a show of strength against Vladimir Putin․ Washington favored the move, but the Germans thwarted the plan․ A reconstruction of a decision that ended in disaster․
A Ukrainian Couple Scarred by War: "I Could Sense that Alina Was There"
#International #World #RussiasWarAgainstUkraine #Ukraine
Alina and Andriy got married in Kyiv in September 2019․ When Russia invaded, Andriy volunteered to defend his country, and lost both arms and his sight․ But the couple has found renewed purpose in life․
#International #World #RussiasWarAgainstUkraine #Ukraine
Alina and Andriy got married in Kyiv in September 2019․ When Russia invaded, Andriy volunteered to defend his country, and lost both arms and his sight․ But the couple has found renewed purpose in life․
August Hanning: Legal and Critical Scrutiny for Ex German Intelligence Chief's Advisory Gigs
#International #Business #Latvia #BND
August Hanning, the former president of Germany's foreign intelligence agency, the BND, finds himself in the spotlight once again․ Reporting by DER SPIEGEL has unveiled a series of questionable advisory engagements he has undertaken since leaving public office․
#International #Business #Latvia #BND
August Hanning, the former president of Germany's foreign intelligence agency, the BND, finds himself in the spotlight once again․ Reporting by DER SPIEGEL has unveiled a series of questionable advisory engagements he has undertaken since leaving public office․
Exodus from Nagorno-Karabakh: The Day Anna, 36, Lost Her Home
#International #World #Armenia #Azerbaijan
Anna Khachatryan had to flee Nagorno-Karabakh with her children when Azerbaijan attacked․ Her story is part of a bigger one about the tragedy of the Armenians, who must now fear the looming threat of an even bigger invasion․
#International #World #Armenia #Azerbaijan
Anna Khachatryan had to flee Nagorno-Karabakh with her children when Azerbaijan attacked․ Her story is part of a bigger one about the tragedy of the Armenians, who must now fear the looming threat of an even bigger invasion․
One Year of Meloni: Has Italy's Right-Wing Leader Left Fascism Behind?
#International #Europe #Italy #RightWingPopulism #EuropeanUnion
Giorgia Meloni began her career as a fan of Italy's right-wing dictator Benito Mussolini․ Her domestic policies are nationalist and far from inclusive․ But on the international stage, she plays a moderate․ Which is the real Meloni?
#International #Europe #Italy #RightWingPopulism #EuropeanUnion
Giorgia Meloni began her career as a fan of Italy's right-wing dictator Benito Mussolini․ Her domestic policies are nationalist and far from inclusive․ But on the international stage, she plays a moderate․ Which is the real Meloni?