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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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Erdoğans Bad Bank on Trial Shedding Light on an Alleged Plot to Evade Iran Sanctions

A trial starting soon in New York is set to throw light on whether a Turkish bank helped Iran circumvent sanctions. And how much President Erdoğan knew about it. By Sebnem Arsu, Maximilian Popp und Alexander Sarovic

Shedding Light on an Alleged Plot to Evade Iran Sanctions - Anadolu Agency/ Getty Images

Sweeping Up the Shards Left Behind By Trump Can Antony Blinken Help Restore America's Standing in the World?

Antony Blinken hopes to re-establish his country as the moral leader of the West. But it is also clear he won't make things any easier for the Europeans. By René Pfister

Can Antony Blinken Help Restore America's Standing in the World? - Erin Scott

Twitter, Facebook and Co. The Growing Problem of Online Radicalization

The raid on the Capitol in Washington, D.C., has shown clearly just how dangerous online radicalization can be. By promoting hate and inciting violence, social media platforms represent a danger to democracy.

The Growing Problem of Online Radicalization - Ahmed Gaber / REUTERS

The Dimming Light of Democracy Trump's Army and the Attack on America

Trump supporters sought to reverse the result of a democratic election on Wednesday at the behest of the president himself. DER SPIEGEL has reconstructed the events of a day that will live in infamy.

Trump's Army and the Attack on America - Jon Cherry / Getty Images

America's Shame Trumpism Distilled to Its Purest Form A Commentary by Marc Pitzke in New York

Wednesday's failed insurrection in Washington is the logical finale of the Trump era. Responsibility for the debacle lies squarely on the shoulders of the Republican Party – and especially on their outgoing president.

Trumpism Distilled to Its Purest Form - ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS / AFP

The Storming of the U.S. Capitol Those Who Incite Bear Responsibility A Guest Editorial by Heiko Maas, Germany's Foreign Minister

The attack on the Capitol in Washington, D.C., isn't just an assault on American democracy – it's an assault on every democracy around the world.

Those Who Incite Bear Responsibility - Mike Theiler / REUTERS

Statement Das sagt der Bundespräsident zur Lage in Washington

Szenen wie in einem Bürgerkrieg – mitten in der Hauptstadt der USA: Nach den Ausschreitungen in Washington äußert sich Bundespräsident Frank-Walter Steinmeier zu den Vorfällen. Sehen Sie hier sein Statement.

Das sagt der Bundespräsident zur Lage in Washington - Bernd von Jutrczenka / dpa

A Land in Decay Where Did America Go Wrong? By Philipp Oehmke

Despite Donald Trump's defeat, the United States still appears to be in a state of moral decay. A DER SPIEGEL correspondent reflects on his five years in America.

Where Did America Go Wrong? - Stephanie Keith / GETTY IMAGES

The Cult Myth Why Trumpism Won't Disappear with Trump A Commentary by Torben Lütjen

Donald Trump's role in the degradation of American politics has been consistently overstated. His spirit will remain behind long after he is gone – and there is one man in Washington who knows exactly what to do with it.

Why Trumpism Won't Disappear with Trump - Matt York / AP

Economist Jeffrey Sachs on the U.S. Election “Our Political System Is Very Corrupt”

Jeffrey Sachs was once a magnet for criticism over the market-based shock therapy he prescribed for Eastern Europe. Today, he is calling for the United States to move more in the direction of a social democracy, with Germany as a role model. Interview Conducted By Benjamin Bidder

“Our Political System Is Very Corrupt” - Julio Cortez / dpa

"It's Time for America To Unite" Joe Biden Sets Out to Make America Great Again

Joe Biden has won the election, but he is facing an immense task. America is deeply divided and Trump's followers are just as passionate as ever. What are the president-elect's prospects for success?

Joe Biden Sets Out to Make America Great Again - Edel Rodriguez / DER SPIEGEL

Former Aide Scaramucci Trump "Is an Orange Wrecking Ball"

Anthony Scaramucci was Donald Trump's head of communications for 11 days and a Republican for decades. In an interview with DER SPIEGEL, he explains his break with the current administration, his accusations against the lame duck president and the enormous tasks Joe Biden faces. Interview Conducted By Tim Bartz

Trump "Is an Orange Wrecking Ball" - The Washington Post / Getty Images

The U.S. After Trump It Might Take a Miracle for Joe Biden to Reconcile America A DER SPIEGEL Editorial By Mathieu von Rohr

Even for someone as reconciliatory as Joe Biden, restoring unity in the United States will be an extraordinarily difficult endeavor. But he deserves a chance to end the era of American populism.

It Might Take a Miracle for Joe Biden to Reconcile America - Hannah McKay / REUTERS

“No Return To the Old Normality” Reactions in Berlin and Brussels to the U.S. Election

In Europe, many fear there will be prolonged legal battles before the election is finalized in the United States. And that in a Biden presidency, the EU has to be proactive in getting trans-Atlantic relations back on track. By Markus Becker, Christiane Hoffmann und Christoph Schult

Reactions in Berlin and Brussels to the U.S. Election - J. Scott Applewhite / AP

The U.S. Elections Germany Looks Across the Atlantic with Anxiety and Hope

Even as a Biden victory seems increasingly likely, German political leaders are biting their nails. Four more years of Trump, many of them worry, could be disastrous for the trans-Atlantic relationship. By Severin Weiland und Christoph Schult

Germany Looks Across the Atlantic with Anxiety and Hope - Peter Nicholls / REUTERS

The Antidemocrat Trump’s Overly Hasty Declaration of Victory A Commentary by Roland Nelles in Washington, D.C.

Donald Trump prematurely declared victory in the U.S. election early Wednesday morning. He also says he wants to go to the Supreme Court to halt the counting of ballots. By doing so, he is threatening to turn the vote into a farce.

Trump’s Overly Hasty Declaration of Victory - MANDEL NGAN / AFP

A Legacy of Hatred, Culture Wars and Discord The Mess Created By Trump Will Be with Us for Years

The U.S. president has damaged the political system so badly that it will be difficult to repair, even if Donald Trump gets voted out of office on Tuesday. The hatred and political discord he has stirred up will paralyze the country for years.

The Mess Created By Trump Will Be with Us for Years - Illustration: Miriam Migliazzi / Mart Klein / DER SPIEGEL

Bob Woodward on the 2020 Election “How Can You Not Be Worried?”

Famed Journalist Bob Woodward brought down U.S. President Richard Nixon with his reporting on the Watergate scandal. Now he talks to DER SPIEGEL about Donald Trump’s "catastrophic" handling of the coronavirus, the outcome of the coming election and his new book, “Rage.” Interview Conducted By Roland Nelles

“How Can You Not Be Worried?” - Stephen Voss / DER SPIEGEL

America's Trump-Supporting Militias "There Will Be Unrest, Dead Civilians"

Right-wing militias are threatening to unleash turmoil in the United States if Donald Trump loses the election on Nov. 3. A visit with the leader of a movement that is part of an ever-growing threat as Election Day approaches. By Ralf Neukirch in Atlanta

"There Will Be Unrest, Dead Civilians" - Allison Dinner / AP

What If Trump Won't Go? Europe Preparing for the Worst in Washington

Concern is growing in the European Union that Donald Trump might refuse to recognize the election results if he loses. Preparations are underway for the worst-case scenario. By Markus Becker, Christiane Hoffmann und Peter Müller

Europe Preparing for the Worst in Washington - Janine Schmitz / photothek.net / imago images

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