- — Germany's New Elections: What Would a Chancellor Merz Do Differently?
- CDU leader Friedrich Merz has long been sharply critical of Chancellor Olaf Scholz's government. Now, though, Merz appears to be in good position to become Germany's next chancellor. Would he really do things that much differently?
- — Brutality in the Desert: A Notorious Human Trafficker on Trial in the Netherlands
- Walid Negash, one of the most notorious human traffickers in the world, is on trial in the Netherlands. He is suspected of having tortured thousands of refugees in Libya.
- — Whither the Global Economy?: "Many of the People Around Trump Subscribe to Crazy Ideas"
- In an interview, Barry Eichengreen, one of the most renowned economists in the U.S., expresses deep concerns about the second administration of Donald Trump. Europe, he says, could face stiff economic head winds from Washington.
- — Domestic Violence in Romania and Moldova: Killing Because She Wants to Live
- There are a number of women in the prisons of Romania and Moldova who killed their partners in self-defense. Why weren't they helped before it became too late?
- — The End of the German Government: How Chancellor Olaf Scholz Brought His Coalition to an End
- Germany's governing coalition had long been characterized by perpetual bickering and very little progress. Ultimately, Chancellor Olaf Scholz and Finance Minister Christian Lindner found it impossible to get along.
- — Donald Trump and the New World Order: The End of the West
- Donald Trump's return to the White House shows that liberal democracy has failed. It proved unable to provide a coherent structure to the post postwar era.
- — The End of Globalization?: Germany's Successful Economic Model Could Be Finished
- China and the U.S. are isolating their economies and supporting industry with billions in subsidies. Will the German economy be crushed between the two blocs? Domestic industry faces tough choices.
- — ICC Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan: "Should I Wait Until Everybody’s Dead?"
- The decision by ICC Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan to apply for an arrest warrant against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was one of the most controversial in the court's history. In an interview, he defends the decision and warns against the courts declining influence.
- — Bad Business in the U.S.: Volkswagen Facing Yet Another Crisis
- VW was hoping to rake in billions in profits from its U.S. operations. Now, though, it is looking like the company's all-electric plan for the region will create steep losses instead.
- — An Israeli-Palestinian Friendship: "I Feel So Guilty. I Don't Know If It Will Ever Go Away"
- Ruth Peri thought she had found her home in Israel. Today, she is consumed by guilt for her government's actions in Gaza - and continues trying to save her Palestinian friend Rana.
- — "It Already Is War!": A Vast Wave of Drugs and Violence Is Catching Germany Off Guard
- Tons of cocaine, bombings and torture: Drug gangs are operating with impunity in northern Europe. And while the Netherlands and Belgium are ramping up their responses, Germany is only just now waking up to the severity of the problem - a wave of violence and lawlessness that has already washed across the border.
- — Fighting the Military Junta: How a Poet Became a Militia Leader in Myanmar
- He used to take part in peaceful demonstrations on behalf of free speech. Now, poet Maung Saungkha leads his own rebel group on the battle against Myanmar's military junta.
- — Ex-NATO Secretary General Stoltenberg: "Lack of Military Support Made It Easier for Russia to Invade"
- Jens Stoltenberg served as NATO secretary general for 10 years. In an interview, he speaks about military aid for Ukraine, his relationship with Donald Trump and his new job as head of the Munich Security Conference.
- — Species Protection Worries: Environmental Activists Cast Doubts on German Hydrogen Project in Namibia
- In Namibia, Germany is planning to build a massive green hydrogen plant - right in the middle of a nature preservation. Local environmentalists are furious, but are their concerns valid?
- — Surrounded by War: The Christians of Lebanon Refuse to Evacuate
- As the Israeli army crosses into Lebanon, they have begun ordering Christian villages to evacuate as well. Many, though, have decided to remain - hoping that their neutrality will continue to protect them.
- — Creditors Left High and Dry: The Search for the Vanished Billions of the Benko Empire
- René Benko was one of the richest men in Europe - and after his bankruptcy, he is allegedly without assets. But some suspect he may have hidden his wealth. Creditors, lawyers and detectives are searching for the money.
- — "Mama, Pray for Me": The Women Soldiers Who Warned Israel of the Approaching Attack
- The young women soldiers stationed at the Gaza border fence could have prevented the October 7 attack - if only their superiors had listened to them. Many were murdered or kidnapped in the Palestinian attack. Their story is one of a tragically missed opportunity.
- — The Children of the War in Gaza: A Visit with Ahmed and Nisma, Recovering in Qatar
- The war in the Gaza Strip has been particularly hard on Palestinian children. The death toll is astonishing and the suffering inconceivable. Ahmed and Nisma are recovering in Qatar after suffering horrific injuries. What happens next?
- — Elections in Austria: A Right-Wing Populist Reaches for Power in Vienna
- The far-right leader of the FPÖ, Herbert Kickl, is leading in the polls ahead of Sunday's election. His role model is Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán. What will happen if he wins?
- — A Questionable Audit in Xinjiang: Volkswagen's Human Rights Bluff
- Volkswagen wanted to prove that its controversial factory in Xinjiang is free of forced labor. But the audit the company ordered to demonstrate that fact is full of methodological shortcomings and was performed by a dubious law firm.
- — A Blind Eye?: Albanian Leader Rama a Darling of Europe Despite Corruption Back Home
- Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama is a welcome guest in Western capitals - in part because he is helping Europe with its refugee problem. His opponents, though, say he has transformed Albania into an autocratic narco-state.
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