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As the world's largest economy and strongest military, the United States emerged as the single superpower following the Cold War and launched the global War on Terror after the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks on New York and Washington. Wielding more than just hard power, the US is also a leading entertainment exporter.

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"Dealing with Horrible Leaders Is Part of the History of International Relations" - Vadim Ghirda / AP

Crisis Researcher Graham Allison on the Ukraine War "Dealing with Horrible Leaders Is Part of the History of International Relations"

Harvard University political scientist Graham Allison argues that Vladimir Putin has no inhibitions and could even resort to the use of a tactical nuclear weapon. He believes we will ultimately have to negotiate with the Russian president in the end, just as we did with Stalin and Mao. Interview Conducted By Bernhard Zand in New York

"We Promised Bridget We Would Come Get Her" - Evgeny Maloletka / DER SPIEGEL

The Perils of Wartime Adoption "We Promised Bridget We Would Come Get Her"

An American couple signed up for a surrogate child from a Ukrainian agency, but the girl was born with disabilities. The parents rejected her. Now, Bridget is six and a different American family is trying to adopt her. Their efforts have been hampered by the war. By Timofey Neshitov

How Vladimir Putin Brought the West Together - Leon Neal / REUTERS

United By Danger How Vladimir Putin Brought the West Together

The Ukraine war is uniting the West – politically, militarily, morally. But what will the world's democracies do with this newfound unity? Can they succeed in preventing further escalation?

German Economy Minister Celebrated in Washington - Britta Pedersen / dpa

German Foreign Policy Reversal German Economy Minister Celebrated in Washington

On Tuesday, German Economy Minister Robert Habeck became the first member of the German cabinet to visit Washington following Berlin's massive foreign policy shift on Russia. He was welcomed with open arms. By Gerald Traufetter in Washington, D.C.

"Xi Is, Along with Putin, the Most Dangerous Man in the World" - STR / AFP

A Half Century after Nixon's Visit to China "Xi Is, Along with Putin, the Most Dangerous Man in the World"

Former U.S. diplomat Winston Lord participated in the momentous 1972 meeting between President Richard Nixon and Chinese leader Mao Zedong. In an interview, he examines the current state of the relationship between the superpowers and discusses what should be done about Taiwan. Interview Conducted by Bernhard Zand in New York

»They Wanted a Nicer, Softer, Fuzzier Holocaust« - Thomas Lehne / DER SPIEGEL

Art Spiegelman on the School Ban of His Book »Maus« »They Wanted a Nicer, Softer, Fuzzier Holocaust«

A school district in Tennessee recently removed Art Spiegelman’s Holocaust comic »Maus« from its curriculum. In an interview, the artist discusses his view of the controversy and why he fears American democracy is facing dark years ahead. Interview Conducted By Marc Pitzke

Is Vladimir Putin Right? - Armin Weigel / dpa

NATO's Eastward Expansion Is Vladimir Putin Right?

Vladimir Putin insists that the West cheated Russia by expanding NATO eastward following the end of the Cold War. Is there anything to his claims? The short answer: It's complicated. By Klaus Wiegrefe

Germany Has Little Maneuvering Room in Ukraine Conflict - [M]: Alexei Druzhinin / Sputnik / Kremlin Pool Photo via AP; Sergey Pivovarov / REUTERS

A War of Nerves Germany Has Little Maneuvering Room in Ukraine Conflict

The U.S. wants to impose harsh sanctions on Russia invades Ukraine. But the German government is putting on the brakes out of fears over the economic consequences and what punitive measures could mean for energy supplies for a country that gets much of its gas from Moscow.

Germany Has a Russia Problem - Alexei Druzhinin/ dpa

Faltering Foreign Policy Germany Has a Russia Problem An Editorial By Mathieu von Rohr, head of DER SPIEGEL's Foreign Desk

Russian President Vladimir Putin is seeking to shift the balance of power in Europe and is even threatening war. So far, the German government hasn’t provided a clear answer to that threat. The problem is primarily a product of the party of Chancellor Olaf Scholz.

It’s Time To Treat Putin Like an Adversary, Not a Partner - Alexei Druzhinin / AP

The West and the Ukraine Crisis It’s Time To Treat Putin Like an Adversary, Not a Partner A DER SPIEGEL Editorial By Maximilian Popp

NATO member states need to take a confrontational stance toward Russian President Vladimir Putin. In addition to economic sanctions, they should also supply weapons to Ukraine. This is the only way to prevent a Russian invasion.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Debacle in Kabul Could Overshadow Biden's Presidency - Erin Scott - White House / ZUMA Wire / imago images

Afghanistan Disaster Debacle in Kabul Could Overshadow Biden's Presidency

U.S. President Joe Biden wanted to end the war in Afghanistan and pull America's troops out as quietly as possible. Instead, the chaos and the bloodbath in Kabul could cripple his presidency. By René Pfister in Washington, D.C.

"Donald Is a Fascist and the Republicans Are Trying To Destroy Our Democracy" - Sara Naomi Lewkowicz / DER SPIEGEL; Michael Reynolds / Zuma Press / action press

Interview with Mary Trump "Donald Is a Fascist and the Republicans Are Trying To Destroy Our Democracy"

In an interview, Mary Trump, the only niece of the former American president, talks about an uncle she describes as dangerous, his enduring power and the growing hate in America. Interview Conducted By Marc Pitzke

“There Was No Plan. He Is Deranged” - Carlos Barria / REUTERS

Michael Wolff on His Latest Trump Book “There Was No Plan. He Is Deranged”

During the reporting of his latest book on the attack on the Capitol on Jan. 6, “Fire and Fury" author Michael Wolff says he got an invitation to meet the former president at Mar-a-Lago. In an interview, he tells DER SPIEGEL what ensued. Interview Conducted By Marc Pitzke

"We Need To Stand for Freedom and Openness – And Do It Together" - JOHN MACDOUGALL / AFP

Interview with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken "We Need To Stand for Freedom and Openness – And Do It Together"

In an interview with DER SPIEGEL, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken discusses the simmering dispute with Germany over the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline, provocations from Moscow, the trade dispute with Beijing and America’s role in the fight against autocrats. Interview Conducted By René Pfister

Trump wegen »China-Virus« auf 23 Millionen Dollar verklagt - Peter Foley/ dpa

Rassismus und antiasiatische Hetze Trump wegen »China-Virus« auf 23 Millionen Dollar verklagt

Der ehemalige US-Präsident ist von einer chinesisch-amerikanischen Bürgerorganisation wegen Anstiftung zu Hass und Hetze verklagt worden. Grund ist seine Sprache im Umgang mit dem Coronavirus.

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