In a SPIEGEL interview, former United States National Security Advisor Zbigniew Brzezinski, 85, discusses President Barack Obama's tepid response to the civil war in Syria and allegations that chemical weapons have been deployed in the country. more... [ Forum ]
Jihadists from Germany are engaging in combat, and dying, on the side of the rebels in Syria. Authorities fear the young and inexperienced fighters will be radicalized before they return to Europe, assuming they survive at all. By Kurt Pelda more... [ Forum ]
German security officials believe that a number of Germans have teamed up with radical Islamists on the frontlines in Syria. What worries them most are the training and ties they've gained abroad -- and whether they'll continue the jihad once home. By Matthias Gebauer and Raniah Salloum more... [ Forum ]
Like a character out of the film "Apocalypse Now," Colonel Sebastião de Moura allegedly hunted, tortured and killed rebels without remorse during Brazil's military dictatorship. Now, almost 40 years later, he is likely to face charges. By Erich Follath and Jens Glüsing more... [ Forum ]
The city of Zabadani is full of surprises. Rebels have established a city council, a prison and court system, a financial office and even a Facebook page. And their efforts are not unusual: Locally operating rebel governments are springing up across the country, becoming an important new force in the Syrian civil war. By Christoph Reuter more... [ Forum ]
In the years since 9/11, the response to acts of terror has been disproportionately strong in the United States. After Boston, President Obama took pains to remain calm, breaking with a deplorable tradition. The more routine our response to these crimes, the weaker they become. An Essay By Ullrich Fichtner more... [ Forum ]
After last week's terror attacks in Boston, Americans themselves seem to have been surprised by their measured response. The more they get to know about the Tsarnaev brothers, though, the more it will become clear that they will now have to get used to a new breed of terrorist. By Gregor Peter Schmitz more... [ Forum ]
The US Capitol was put on high alert after a letter to a senator was found to contain the deadly poison ricin. Days later a German cryptology enthusiast discovered something surprising: The FBI has lightly encrypted instructions on how to make ricin on its website. By Rainer Leurs more...
America's measured reaction to the deadly bombings at the Boston Marathon has been admirable, German editorialists write on Wednesday. Remaining calm in the face of deep uncertainty is the key to defeating the aims of terrorists, they argue. more... [ Forum ]
