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US troop withdrawal is irresponsible

Ines Pohl

Donald Trump's plan to reduce troops in Afghanistan and Iraq by mid-January is a slap in the face of US allies.

Opinion: Löw tragedy threatens Germany’s reputation

Germany's recent 6-0 defeat by Spain was yet another low for Joachim Löw and an indictment of the DFB's failures.

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With Hungary and Poland, who needs enemies?

Barbara Wesel

Hungary and Poland have blocked the EU budget and a crucial COVID-19 relief plan. But the EU only has itself to blame.

In Moldova, Sandu's win writes a new chapter

Robert Schwartz

The victory of pro-EU lawmaker Maia Sandu marks a major turning point for the former Soviet republic.

Hong Kong's rule of law is at its end

Dang Yuan

Hong Kong's democratic dysfunction is rooted in a broken legal system, says DW's Dang Yuan.

Biden in Asia

The relationship between the United States and China will be a central issue for Joe Biden's presidency.

Betting on Biden

Claus Stäcker

The governments of several countries in Africa are optimistic about their relationship with a US run by Joe Biden.

Myanmar's State Councilor Aung San Suu Kyi

Myanmar wakes up from dream of democracy

It has now become clear that democracy is not a magic wand that will solve Myanmar's problems, says Rodion Ebbighausen.

Why Putin is in no hurry to congratulate Biden

Konstantin Eggert

The Kremlin leadership hopes the Biden administration's Russia policy will resemble Obama's, writes Konstantin Eggert.

A new US president — but no winner

Ines Pohl

The US is facing difficult times at home. But its foreign policy is becoming ever more predictable, says Ines Pohl.

The pre-Trump world won't come back

Ivan Krastev

Ivan Krastev believes Europe can glean many warnings about its political future from this week's events in the US.

Cameroon's ghost president fails to lead

Mimi Mefo Takambou

As Cameroon's Anglophone crisis drags on, longtime leader President Paul Biya has been virtually invisible.

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Hair - The Expert Opinion

In Good Shape talks to dermatologist Dr. Yael Adler. She explains why sometimes less is more when it comes to using haircare products. She also talks about hair loss - why it happens and how to cope with it.

Berlin should hold on to its unique Tegel airport

Timothy Rooks

Once Tegel airport is gone, only memories of its unique futuristic features will be left, says DW's Timothy Rooks.

Trans-Atlantic romanticism ends with Trump

Alexandra von Nahmen

The EU idolizes the US as a global partner. But this must stop as soon as possible, regardless of who becomes president.

US election tears at the seams of liberal democracy

Mimi Mefo Takambou

Many Africans are shocked by the US election's double standards and the attack on democracy, writes Mimi Mefo Takambou.

Trump's appalling disregard for democracy

Carla Bleiker

The unclear outcome of the US election shows how many Americans find Trump's appalling behavior acceptable.

Opinion: Ivory Coast needs new men — or a woman

Dirke Köpp

If the old guard of politicians were to finally step down, Ivory Coast might have a real chance for peace at long last.

Opinion: A sensible shutdown

Sabine Kinkartz

Many Germans say they reject pandemic measures — but restrictions are there for a reason, DW's Sabine Kinkartz writes.

Democracies need honest, fact-based debate

Ines Pohl

After nearly four years of Donald Trump, little room is left for objective reporting and honest political discourse.

Chairs are stacked at a restaurant in Bamberg

Pandemic shutdowns will affect German economy

Although it affects only some sectors of the economy, the new shutdown will slow the current upturn considerably.

Germany's women celebrate a win against Ireland

Opinion: DFB and women's football - less talk, more action

A week of special focus dedicated to the women's game is a nice touch but not enough for DW's Jasmina Schweimler.

Tanzania faces huge challenges to peace and unity

After the general election in Tanzania, people must maintain peace and unity.

Opinion: A dark and quiet November looms over Germany

Jens Thurau

The government had no choice but to lock down in the face of skyrocketing case numbers, says DW's Jens Thurau.

Pakistani PM Imran Khan and Turkish President Erdogan

Erdogan and Khan are hypocritical about France

The leaders of Turkey and Pakistan have no regard for religious minorities in their own countries, says Shamil Shams.

A historic decision in Chile

Johan Ramirez

The decision to scrap the country's Pinochet-era constitution is only the first step in a long transformation process.

German leaders set dangerously bad example

Rosalia Romaniec

Officials tell Germans to be safe during the COVID-19 pandemic. But they often don't practice what they preach.

In praise of panic-buyers

Fabian Schmidt

No lecturing by political elites should prevent Germans with means from hoarding supplies, writes Fabian Schmidt.

Abortion ruling: Nightmare for Polish women

Magdalena Gwozdz-Pallokat

Poland's political leaders scored big with an anti-abortion ruling — and a new way of controlling women's bodies.

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Sakharov Prize sends a strong signal

Christian F. Trippe

The EU's decision to award the Sakharov Prize to Belarus' opposition sends a strong signal to the people of Belarus.

France's difficult struggle against Islamism

Barbara Wesel

As France cracks down on suspected Islamist radicals, President Macron needs to be tough, yet patient and persuasive.

EU fails to introduce real agricultural reform

Max Zander

The EU's agricultural policy makes some progress on environmental protection, but we're far off from a green revolution.

Don't ignore racism in the police force

Hans Pfeifer

The German government is finally launching a study that will investigate racism among the police. That's a good thing.

Germany faces a hard winter

Jens Thurau

Many believed the pandemic was largely under control in Germany. The current spike in infections has proved them wrong.

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Opinion: Nigeria's #EndSARS protesters need a leader

Without a leader to cement their vision, it's unclear in which direction Nigeria's anti-SARS protesters are headed.

Max Kruse made the wrong kind of headlines again

Opinion: Kruse makes a mockery of DFL's hygiene protocols

Max Kruse has made a mockery of the DFL's hygiene protocol and he's been allowed to do so.

Why we need fewer coronavirus headlines

Cristina Burack

Less coronavirus coverage? Yes please! argues DW's Cristina Burack. The situation is too serious to risk otherwise.

Sometimes you just have to let go

Barbara Wesel

The EU must avoid sinking to Boris Johnson's level during Brexit negotiations, says DW's Barbara Wesel.

Rude, chaotic, bossy? The new ad campaign is typical Berlin

James Jackson

Berlin's anti-masker campaign has sparked a bit of a furor. Nothing new there, writes James Jackson.

Has the Catholic Church had its day?

Alexander Görlach

Churches, and particularly the Catholic Church, have become anachronistic institutions, writes Alexander Görlach.

The coronavirus is still there — and we all need to fight it

Jens Thurau

If coronavirus regulations are not clear, people's trust in political decision-making will be lost, says Jens Thurau.

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Opinon: The power of celebrity over state menace

Allegations of corruption, rape, torture and killings swirled around SARS.

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Humanitarian aid is an investment in the future

Niels Annen, Mark Lowcock

In coronavirus times, the poorest of the poor need help more than ever, write Niels Annen and Mark Lowcock.

Nobel Prize an appeal for greater cooperation

Anke Rasper

The Norwegian Nobel Committee has underlined the importance of global cooperation with this year's peace prize winner.

Opinion: Pence vs. Harris was a proper debate

Carla Bleiker

The US vice president debate was considerably more dignified than the first matchup between Trump and Biden.