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Putin's power games may get out of hand

Konstantin Eggert

Russia's strongman has carved out an outsize role in the Middle East — but with tensions high, he must now be careful.

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Trump has Europeans caught in a trap

Barbara Wesel

Donald Trump makes yet another political decision on the fly — and once again, Europe is at a loss.

The sultan's power is dwindling

Daniel Bellut

Over the past 16 years Turkish President Erdogan has progressively increased his power. But now his influence is waning.

Trump's Pyrrhic victory

Rainer Hermann

Iran has forced America's hand, and possibly pushed its troops out of Iraq. A Trump campaign promise fulfilled? Hardly.

We have to talk about the climate

Henrik Böhme

Climate change discussions have reached a fever pitch — but they are mostly lacking a genuine exchange of ideas.

Trump risking war in the Middle East

Rainer Sollich

By assassinating Iranian General Qassem Soleimani, US President Donald Trump risks sparking an uncontrollable war.

Hope is what unites us all

Alexander Görlach

Merry Christmas? Many see religious greetings as offensive, but wishing others good tidings is a shared human instinct.

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Truth is in danger

Christina Bergmann

Honesty is a valuable commodity — but lies are in the ascendant right now, particularly on social media.

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Bibi's time may — finally — be up

Peter Philipp

Israel is in political deadlock, but longtime PM Netanyahu's fate is sealed by those who are the future of his party.

The kids aren't alright, but it's not our problem

Christoph Hasselbach

German leaders wanting to help thousands of refugee children in dire poverty should not offer them a better life here.

Germany's drift rightwards

Jens Thurau

Yes, some Germans are again leaning toward right-wing nationalism. But not all — and those who oppose it must speak up.

Germany's policy on Russia: Silence implies consent

Perception — not what actually happened — is everything. That is why it is imperative to talk to Russia in clear terms.

Election torment in Afghanistan

Florian Weigand

Ashraf Ghani looks set to stay on as Afghanistan's president — but he has little cause for celebration.

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Opinion: Bundesliga set for unforgettable 2020

Jonathan Harding

After a thrilling first half of the season, the Bundesliga is brilliantly set up for a thrilling 2020.

UK on course for a hard Brexit

Barbara Wesel

Boris Johnson wants to sever the UK's ties with the EU, writes DW's Barbara Wesel.

Trump earned his impeachment

Alexandra von Nahmen

Democrats were right to charge Trump with abuse of power and obstruction of Congress, says DW's Alexandra von Nahmen.

Diversifying Germany's workforce

Jens Thurau

There is no denying the facts, DW's Jens Thurau writes: Germany must continue to expand its international labor force.

Opinion: A clear message to the Pakistani military

The death sentence for Pervez Musharraf is a warning that the military must stay out of politics, says Shamil Shams.

COP25 fails to keep pace with the people

Ruby Russell

Public concern over climate change has escalated since the Paris Agreement in 2015. But politicians are still stalling.

Opinion: RB Leipzig are top, and that’s not a good thing

The Bundesliga has a new leader: RB Leipzig. That's not a cause for celebration, says DW's Matt Ford.

What's behind Germany's love for SUVs?

Paul-Christian Britz

More than 1 million new SUVs and off-road vehicles hit Germany's streets this year. Have the Germans lost their senses?

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Germany’s climate policy doesn't suit the EU

The hypocritical deal on climate neutrality reached at the EU summit demonstrates how isolated Germany is on this issue.

The yo-yo effect: an expert's opinion

How can you avoid the yo-yo effect? Nutritionist Jasper Caven explains how to achieve and maintain a healthy body weight.

Boris wins, but the UK loses

The outcome of the election will define UK society for years to come. Is it headed for meltdown? asks Rob Mudge.

India's new citizenship act is unconstitutional

Debarati Guha

At this pace, it will not be long before the fundamental pluralistic character of India is altered, says Debarati Guha.

Justice eludes Rohingya

Rodion Ebbighausen

At the International Court of Justice, the government of Myanmar is defending the actions taken against the minority.

Democracies unite!

Alexander Görlach

States that respect human rights and the rule of law must come together in a new way, says Alexander Görlach.

EU Green Deal to spark decarbonization revolution

Stuart Braun

The EU Green deal unveiled today can achieve the economic transformation required to kickstart real climate action.

WTO crisis: Cut Trump some slack

Ashutosh Pandey

The US president should be blamed for many of the problems plaguing the global economy, but this one is not one of them.

A Ukraine summit to Putin's taste

Bernd Riegert

Dialogue is always valuable, but the Ukraine summit has provided nothing but a short respite to the region's problems.

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Opinion: The decline of media freedom in Pakistan

National media in Pakistan is witnessing one of the darkest periods in decades, writes DW's Shahzeb Jilani.

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In times of climate change, panic rules

Zoran Arbutina

Sensible debate is becoming increasingly difficult, and people with rational arguments are at a disadvantage.

WADA's Russia ban not sufficient

Tobias Oelmaier

The World Anti-Doping Agency has banned Russia from the world's top sporting events for four years. But it's not enough.

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Handke's Nobel flattery falls flat

Norbert Mappes-Niediek

In Stockholm, the controversial Austrian author avoided provocative or important topics. But his charm didn't convince.

Bundesliga sheds boring tag

Jonathan Harding

The 2019-2020 Bundesliga season is already different from past seasons, and however it ends that is worth celebrating.

Opinion: Merkel finds the right words at Auschwitz

Ines Pohl

With anti-Semitism on the rise in Germany, Merkel's visit to Auschwitz was a sad necessity, writes DW's Ines Pohl.

Putin's not afraid

Konstantin Eggert

Should Germany impose sanctions, Russian President Vladimir Putin would retaliate, DW's Konstantin Eggert writes.

Stifling Russian journalists

Ingo Mannteufel

By creating a climate of fear, the government is forcing reporters to self-censor, DW's Ingo Mannteufel writes.

Iraq's post-Saddam political order has failed

Rainer Hermann

Nothing is going well in Iraq. The population is poor, the political class is corrupt. Now, young people are rebelling.

Malta is a wake-up call

Barbara Wesel

Within a few years, Malta has turned into a mafia state — a wake-up call for the EU, says DW's Barbara Wesel.

Freedom of speech under attack in Germany? Hardly.

Benjamin Restle

Claims by right-wing observers that only mainstream opinions are allowed in Germany are wrong, writes Benjamin Restle.

Opinion: Mexicans continue to bet on AMLO

Claudia Herrera-Pahl

Mexico's President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador still enjoys widespread support, despite the country's woes.

Germany heading toward new election?

Sabine Kinkartz

The SPD have elected two critics of the grand coalition. If they get their way, Merkel's government could be history.

Opinion: Flick doesn't deserve to suffer from extremes

Bayern Munich's defeat to Leverkusen, particuarly for their head coach, doesn't need to be so severe.