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Tall Task for the Taliban Afghanistan Teetering on the Brink of Economic Collapse

Rising prices, a fragile currency and a state that is running out of money: The Taliban are facing immense economic challenges in Afghanistan. And many of the country's top executives doubt they are up to the task. By Christoph Reuter in Kabul

Afghanistan Teetering on the Brink of Economic Collapse - Juan Carlos / DER SPIEGEL

Crossing the Darién Gap A Deadly Jungle on the Trek to America

Some 90,000 people have crossed the Darién Gap this year on the trek to the U.S. The jungle between Colombia and Panama is one of the most dangerous migrant routes in the world - and not everybody makes it out alive. By Nicola Abé and Santiago Mesa (Photos) in Panama and Colombia

A Deadly Jungle on the Trek to America - Santiago Mesa / DER SPIEGEL

Indo-Pacific Arms Race The U.S. and China Face Off in the Far East

Chinese warplanes over the Taiwan Strait, nuclear-powered submarines for Australia, hypersonic rockets in North Korea: Military posturing has turned the Far East into a dangerous place. By Georg Fahrion, Katharina Graça Peters, Alexander Sarovic und Bernhard Zand

The U.S. and China Face Off in the Far East - Alex Plavevski / epa

New Drug in the Democratic Republic of Congo The Zombies of Kinshasa

The capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo is being overrun by a dangerous new drug called bombé, made from deposits the catalytic converters of automobiles. In a country facing many problems, it helps people forget. By Heiner Hoffmann and Arsene Mpiana (Photos) in Kinshasa

The Zombies of Kinshasa - Arsène Mpiana Monkwe / DER SPIEGEL

Guns from the 3D Printer The Shadowy, Homemade Weapons Community Just Keeps on Growing

The right-wing extremist attacker from Halle had numerous homemade weapons with him on his shooting spree. But their quality was poor. Others, though, are perfecting the reliability of 3D-printed weapons - and have moved on to rocket launchers. By Maik Baumgärtner, Alexander Epp, Roman Lehberger und Roman Höfner

The Shadowy, Homemade Weapons Community Just Keeps on Growing - [M] DER SPIEGEL

The New Rulers of Afghanistan The Taliban’s Campaign to Rob Villagers of Their Land

In a remote mountain region, Taliban rule is having dramatic consequences: The most powerful ethnic group, the Pashtuns, are taking the homes and farms of their Shiite neighbors. It could be a harbinger of ethnic cleansing. By Christoph Reuter und Thore Schröder in Daykundi, Afghanistan

The Taliban’s Campaign to Rob Villagers of Their Land - Juan Carlos / DER SPIEGEL

Interview with Chief Erdoğan Adviser “Our Friends in the West Are Acting as if We Are an Occupying Power"

Ibrahim Kalın is the chief foreign policy advisor to Turkish President Erdoğan. He sees the Europeans as ungrateful but strives for better relations. How does he hope to overcome tensions? Interview Conducted by Özlem Topçu in Istanbul

“Our Friends in the West Are Acting as if We Are an Occupying Power" - Bradley Secker / DER SPIEGEL

Foreign Policy The Global Challenges Facing Germany's Next Chancellor

During this month's election, the candidates didn't say much about geopolitics and Germany's role in the world. That could come back to haunt Berlin in the coming months. A preview of what to expect from Washington, Paris, Brussels, Moscow and Beijing in the months to come.

The Global Challenges Facing Germany's Next Chancellor - Li Xiang / imago images/Xinhua

Lagos in Nigeria A Week in the World’s Most Chaotic City

Lagos is poised to become the world’s biggest city. The Nigerian megacity is a massive experiment – unregulated and wild, with endless traffic jams, waterfront slums and an impressively resilient population. By Heiner Hoffmann, Akintunde Akinleye (Fotos) und Bernhard Riedmann (Grafik)

A Week in the World’s Most Chaotic City - Adeyinka Yusuf / Anadolu / Getty Images

Former Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd "A Cold War with China Is Probable and Not Just Possible"

China presents a significant threat, believes former Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd. Which is why, he says, the West must work together rather than engage in the kind of bickering triggered by the recent submarine deal between Australia and the United States. Interview Conducted by Bernhard Zand

"A Cold War with China Is Probable and Not Just Possible" - Glenn Hunt / epa-EFE

A Third Betrayal Many of Germany's Local Hires Are Still Waiting To Be Rescued from Afghanistan

Germany pledged it would continue rescuing former local hires from Afghanistan, even after the airlift from Kabul ended. Yet despite the grave danger they are in, Berlin is failing to help them. By Matthias Gebauer, Maximilian Popp, Thore Schröder und Wolf Wiedmann-Schmidt

Many of Germany's Local Hires Are Still Waiting To Be Rescued from Afghanistan - POOL / REUTERS

Reviving an Extinct Species Should the Woolly Mammoth Be Brought Back To Life?

A private initiative wants to use modern genetic engineering to reintroduce the extinct woolly mammoth to the tundra of Siberia. In an interview, evolutionary biologist Victoria Herridge criticizes the endeavor and says we should instead focus on saving endangered species. Interview Conducted By Christoph Seidler

Should the Woolly Mammoth Be Brought Back To Life? - Orla / iStockphoto / Getty Images

Winter Worries The Changing Virus

As winter approaches, experts are concerned that more contagious variants of the coronavirus could emerge. Measure to prevent the spread of the virus, they say, will be with us for a long time to come. By Veronika Hackenbroch und Rafaela von Bredow

The Changing Virus - Ulrich Perrey / dpa

Egypt Picks Europe Over China High-Speed Rail to Connect Red Sea and Mediterranean

A consortium led by Germany’s Siemens has been awarded a contract to build a high-speed rail network in the Middle East. The deal is good for Egypt, Germany and Europe – and it shows that the West can still compete against China. An Analysis by Bernhard Zand

High-Speed Rail to Connect Red Sea and Mediterranean - Siemens AG

BioNTech Founders on Vaccine for Children "Things Are Looking Good and Going According to Plan"

In an interview, BioNTech founders Uğur Şahin and Özlem Türeci explain why booster shots are needed to combat the Delta variant of the coronavirus, and they say that a vaccine for five- to 11-year-old children is on its way. Interview Conducted by Thomas Schulz

"Things Are Looking Good and Going According to Plan" - Luca Locatelli / INSTITUTE

"Vaccine Apartheid" Unfair Distribution Hampers Global Vaccination Drive

Only 2 percent of the 1.3 billion people who live in Africa have been vaccinated. Yet there are plenty of surplus doses in wealthy countries. Fair distribution has been little more than an illusion so far. By Marco Evers

Unfair Distribution Hampers Global Vaccination Drive - Brian Inganga / AP

A Biology Student Versus Beijing The Triumph of Environmental Activism in China

A planned dam in China's Red River Valley would have destroyed the habitat of an endangered bird. But a 31-year-old biology student stood up to the authorities and managed to block the project. How did he do it? By Georg Fahrion in Yunnan

The Triumph of Environmental Activism in China - Gilles Sabrie / DER SPIEGEL

My Enemy's Enemy... The U.S. Allies with the Taliban Against Terror

The U.S. invaded Afghanistan in 2001 to defeat the Taliban. Now that President Joe Biden has withdrawn the troops, he is relying on the Taliban to hold Afghanistan together and prevent it from becoming a playground for terrorists. By René Pfister und Christoph Reuter

The U.S. Allies with the Taliban Against Terror - Wakil Kohsar / AFP

Former FBI Agent Ali Soufan “We Lost the War in Afghanistan in 2002”

The war on terror has failed, former FBI intelligence officer Ali Soufan argues in an interview. He believes that the hasty U.S. withdrawal will unleash a wave of fear and strengthen extremists around the world. Interview Conducted by Britta Sandberg

“We Lost the War in Afghanistan in 2002” - Eugene Hoshiko / AP

Afghan Vice President in Letter to DER SPIEGEL "A Deal for Surrender Won't Happen"

He fled the capital for the Panjshir Valley, where he declared himself president: Amrullah Saleh, formerly Afghanistan's vice president, hopes to lead the anti-Taliban resistance. He has written a letter to DER SPIEGEL to explain.

"A Deal for Surrender Won't Happen" - privat

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