The End of Power: What Will Remain of Obama's Legacy?

The End of Power What Will Remain of Obama's Legacy?

Barack Obama is eager to define his legacy before "turning over the keys" to Donald Trump. This week, in his final trip abroad as president, he was in Berlin to visit his close ally Angela Merkel. But what will remain of his tenure in the White House? By Klaus Brinkbäumer and Holger Stark more... [ Comment ]

SPIEGEL Interview with US President Barack Obama: 'We Could See More and More Divisions'

SPIEGEL Interview with US President Barack Obama 'We Could See More and More Divisions'

In an exclusive interview with German public broadcaster ARD and DER SPIEGEL, outgoing US President Barack Obama discusses the legacy he has built and his worries about the future of democracy, as well as Donald Trump, the man who will succeed him in office. Interview Conducted by Klaus Brinkbäumer and Sonia Seymour Mikich more... [ Comment ]


Exclusive Interview: Obama Fears Further Division of Industrialized Nations

Exclusive Interview Obama Fears Further Division of Industrialized Nations

Barack Obama is worried about his legacy. In an exclusive interview with DER SPIEGEL and German public broadcaster ARD, the US president discusses economic responsibility, Chancellor Angela Merkel and the plans of his successor Donald Trump. more...

A Turning Point for Globalization: Inequality, Market Chaos and Angry Voters

A Turning Point for Globalization Inequality, Market Chaos and Angry Voters

Resistance is growing in industrialized countries to the problems caused by globalization and free trade. Populists like Donald Trump have promised relief by erecting new barriers to unhindered trade. But it is a dangerous path. By SPIEGEL Staff more... [ Comment ]


'Extreme and Unprecedented Uncertainty': NATO Prepares for Trump Presidency

'Extreme and Unprecedented Uncertainty' NATO Prepares for Trump Presidency

On the campaign trail, Donald Trump issued some serious threats to NATO that could significantly alter the balance of power in Europe if delivered on. Fearing the worst, officials at the trans-Atlantic military alliance even developed scenarios for his possible presidency. By SPIEGEL Staff more... [ Comment ]

One-Hundred Years of Fear: America Has Abdicated Its Leadership of the West

One-Hundred Years of Fear America Has Abdicated Its Leadership of the West

For 100 years, the United States was the leader of the free world. With the election of Donald Trump, America has now abdicated that role. It is time for Europe, and Angela Merkel, to step into the void. By Dirk Kurbjuweit more... [ Comment ]


Opinion: An Absurd and Dangerous President

Opinion An Absurd and Dangerous President

The United States has voted for a dangerously inexperienced and racist man -- one who was swept into the White House by an army of disenfranchised white working- and middle class Americans. It's a movement that now threatens democracy around the world. By Klaus Brinkbäumer more... [ Comment ]

Populist Revolution: The Unpredictable Presidency of Donald Trump

Populist Revolution The Unpredictable Presidency of Donald Trump

Donald Trump's election as the 45th president of the United States was not the product of his strength, but of Hillary Clinton's weakness. His victory has plunged the US into a deep crisis -- and nobody knows how he might govern, perhaps not even Trump himself. By Gordon Repinski and Holger Stark more... [ Comment ]


Trump's Stunning Victory: The Moment of His Life

Trump's Stunning Victory The Moment of His Life

In an enormous upset for the United States, Donald Trump scored a massive victory in the country's presidential election on Wednesday. In the hour of his success, the president-elect showed a humbler side. But what does he have in store next? By Veit Medick and Roland Nelles in New York more... [ Comment ]

A Political Catastrophe: Trump's Victory Ushers in Dangerous Instability

A Political Catastrophe Trump's Victory Ushers in Dangerous Instability

With Donald Trump's victory, the world is entering a new and dangerous phase of instability. To fulfill his campaign promises, he will need partners. But there is no indication that the president-elect is interested constructive solutions. A Commentary by Roland Nelles more... [ Comment ]