http://m.spiegel.de Daily news, analysis and opinion from Europe's leading newsmagazine and Germany's top news Web site. en Wed, 10 May 2017 18:32:50 +0200 Wed, 10 May 2017 18:32:50 +0200 http://m.spiegel.de/international/world/a-1146341.html#ref=rss A new alliance is being forged between NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg and U.S. President Donald Trump. Both want more money for the alliance and for member countries to step up the fight against Islamic State. But not all member states are convinced. Tue, 09 May 2017 15:13:06 +0200 http://m.spiegel.de/international/world/a-1146341.html A new alliance is being forged between NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg and U.S. President Donald Trump. Both want more money for the alliance and for member countries to step up the fight against Islamic State. But not all member states are convinced.]]> http://m.spiegel.de/international/world/a-1146317.html#ref=rss In an interview six months after the election, Hillary Clinton's campaign chairman, John Podesta, discusses the night of his candidate's defeat, the mistakes made on the trail and Donald Trump, who he says is "unfit and unqualified" to serve as president. Fri, 05 May 2017 18:10:17 +0200 http://m.spiegel.de/international/world/a-1146317.html In an interview six months after the election, Hillary Clinton's campaign chairman, John Podesta, discusses the night of his candidate's defeat, the mistakes made on the trail and Donald Trump, who he says is "unfit and unqualified" to serve as president.]]> http://m.spiegel.de/international/world/a-1144790.html#ref=rss Just outside recently liberated Mosul, two judges have been tasked with punishing Islamic State followers who committed crimes and helping victims find justice. But without any way to gather evidence, the process often verges on farce -- and could lead to a new cycle of violence. Tue, 02 May 2017 12:44:18 +0200 http://m.spiegel.de/international/world/a-1144790.html Just outside recently liberated Mosul, two judges have been tasked with punishing Islamic State followers who committed crimes and helping victims find justice. But without any way to gather evidence, the process often verges on farce -- and could lead to a new cycle of violence.]]> http://m.spiegel.de/international/world/a-1145294.html#ref=rss With his attacks on judges, journalists and critics, U.S. President Donald Trump is chipping away at the foundations of democracy. Is the American Constitution strong enough to withstand the assault? Fri, 28 Apr 2017 19:43:00 +0200 http://m.spiegel.de/international/world/a-1145294.html With his attacks on judges, journalists and critics, U.S. President Donald Trump is chipping away at the foundations of democracy. Is the American Constitution strong enough to withstand the assault?]]> http://m.spiegel.de/international/world/a-1145411.html#ref=rss John Dean has no lack of experience with difficult politicians -- he served as Richard Nixon's right-hand man and was a key figure in the Watergate scandal. In an interview, he explains why he believes the best hope for Donald Trump is his incompetence. Fri, 28 Apr 2017 19:05:00 +0200 http://m.spiegel.de/international/world/a-1145411.html John Dean has no lack of experience with difficult politicians -- he served as Richard Nixon's right-hand man and was a key figure in the Watergate scandal. In an interview, he explains why he believes the best hope for Donald Trump is his incompetence.]]> http://m.spiegel.de/international/world/a-1144745.html#ref=rss With prospects growing that North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un could soon have long-range nuclear missiles at his disposal, Donald Trump is threatening a military response. Suddenly nuclear war seems possible, but how great is the threat of escalation? Wed, 26 Apr 2017 15:08:54 +0200 http://m.spiegel.de/international/world/a-1144745.html With prospects growing that North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un could soon have long-range nuclear missiles at his disposal, Donald Trump is threatening a military response. Suddenly nuclear war seems possible, but how great is the threat of escalation?]]> http://m.spiegel.de/international/world/a-1143752.html#ref=rss Alexei Navalny, Russia's most prominent opposition figure, was just released from jail after widespread protests against government corruption. In an interview, he speaks about Putin's future plans for the country, the new generation of activists and why previous protests failed. Fri, 21 Apr 2017 17:08:30 +0200 http://m.spiegel.de/international/world/a-1143752.html http://m.spiegel.de/international/world/a-1143915.html#ref=rss With U.S. President Donald Trump threatening Germany and China with a trade war, Beijing and Berlin have begun searching for ways to tighten economic relations. But there is more dividing the two nations than uniting them. Thu, 20 Apr 2017 18:12:13 +0200 http://m.spiegel.de/international/world/a-1143915.html With U.S. President Donald Trump threatening Germany and China with a trade war, Beijing and Berlin have begun searching for ways to tighten economic relations. But there is more dividing the two nations than uniting them.]]> http://m.spiegel.de/international/world/a-1142905.html#ref=rss For over two years, Islamic State controlled the Iraqi city of Mosul, including its schools. Now that the U.S.-led coalition has pushed the Islamists out, the city's teachers face a dilemma: How do you reshape the minds of children who were taught to fight and kill? Fri, 14 Apr 2017 19:41:00 +0200 http://m.spiegel.de/international/world/a-1142905.html For over two years, Islamic State controlled the Iraqi city of Mosul, including its schools. Now that the U.S.-led coalition has pushed the Islamists out, the city's teachers face a dilemma: How do you reshape the minds of children who were taught to fight and kill?]]> http://m.spiegel.de/international/world/a-1142719.html#ref=rss As the date of Turkey's referendum on whether to grant President Recep Erdogan sweeping presidential powers approaches, even long-time supporters are wavering. The country's leader may have overplayed his hand -- and a defeat could spell trouble. Mon, 10 Apr 2017 18:16:00 +0200 http://m.spiegel.de/international/world/a-1142719.html As the date of Turkey's referendum on whether to grant President Recep Erdogan sweeping presidential powers approaches, even long-time supporters are wavering. The country's leader may have overplayed his hand -- and a defeat could spell trouble. ]]> http://m.spiegel.de/international/world/a-1142443.html#ref=rss It could turn out that Donald Trump's decision to bomb Syria was the right one. But thus far, he has no clear policy and there are several risks to his approach. One of them is the president himself. Fri, 07 Apr 2017 18:35:00 +0200 http://m.spiegel.de/international/world/a-1142443.html It could turn out that Donald Trump's decision to bomb Syria was the right one. But thus far, he has no clear policy and there are several risks to his approach. One of them is the president himself.]]> http://m.spiegel.de/international/world/a-1142387.html#ref=rss The deployment of chemical weapons by the Syrian regime this week triggered a significant retaliation by the United States. Does this open the door for a Western intervention in the murderous conflict? <i>By SPIEGEL Staff</i> Fri, 07 Apr 2017 18:23:00 +0200 http://m.spiegel.de/international/world/a-1142387.html The deployment of chemical weapons by the Syrian regime this week triggered a significant retaliation by the United States. Does this open the door for a Western intervention in the murderous conflict? By SPIEGEL Staff ]]> http://m.spiegel.de/international/world/a-1141991.html#ref=rss For 50 years, the Colombian guerilla group FARC fought for a leftist revolution. Now the group is laying down its weapons and the state is trying to transform the fighters into normal citizens. For many of them, that is more frightening than the war. Thu, 06 Apr 2017 17:09:40 +0200 http://m.spiegel.de/international/world/a-1141991.html For 50 years, the Colombian guerilla group FARC fought for a leftist revolution. Now the group is laying down its weapons and the state is trying to transform the fighters into normal citizens. For many of them, that is more frightening than the war.]]> http://m.spiegel.de/international/world/a-1141841.html#ref=rss The current U.S. strategy for fighting the Islamic State isn't working. On the contrary, the poorly planned approach is preparing fertile ground for the terrorist organization's later return. Wed, 05 Apr 2017 12:33:42 +0200 http://m.spiegel.de/international/world/a-1141841.html The current U.S. strategy for fighting the Islamic State isn't working. On the contrary, the poorly planned approach is preparing fertile ground for the terrorist organization's later return.]]> http://m.spiegel.de/international/world/a-1141662.html#ref=rss A new generation in Russia is suddenly waking up and taking to the streets to protest corruption in the country. The movement's idol is Alexei Navalny, who could represent a threat to Vladimir Putin -- if he isn't locked away first. Wed, 05 Apr 2017 11:35:05 +0200 http://m.spiegel.de/international/world/a-1141662.html A new generation in Russia is suddenly waking up and taking to the streets to protest corruption in the country. The movement's idol is Alexei Navalny, who could represent a threat to Vladimir Putin -- if he isn't locked away first.]]> http://m.spiegel.de/international/world/a-1141379.html#ref=rss Rich Lesser, 54, is the CEO of the Boston Consulting Group and a member of Donald Trump's Strategic and Policy Forum. In an interview, he explains his decision to remain in the role despite the criticism from in- and outside his company. Mon, 03 Apr 2017 12:51:32 +0200 http://m.spiegel.de/international/world/a-1141379.html Rich Lesser, 54, is the CEO of the Boston Consulting Group and a member of Donald Trump's Strategic and Policy Forum. In an interview, he explains his decision to remain in the role despite the criticism from in- and outside his company.]]> http://m.spiegel.de/international/world/a-1140677.html#ref=rss SPIEGEL staffer Jiffer Bourguignon was disappointed when her father voted for Donald Trump. A little shy of two months after the billionaire real estate tycoon became president, she reached out to her dad in the form of a telephone debate on the new administration's policies. Mon, 27 Mar 2017 18:06:00 +0200 http://m.spiegel.de/international/world/a-1140677.html http://m.spiegel.de/international/world/a-1140173.html#ref=rss Since his declaration that the media is the "enemy of the people," White House correspondents have been battling to maintain their position in the new America. Trump is giving them competition by filling the press corps with trolls and a new wave of right-wing media. Fri, 24 Mar 2017 18:07:00 +0100 http://m.spiegel.de/international/world/a-1140173.html Since his declaration that the media is the "enemy of the people," White House correspondents have been battling to maintain their position in the new America. Trump is giving them competition by filling the press corps with trolls and a new wave of right-wing media.]]> http://m.spiegel.de/international/world/a-1138053.html#ref=rss The debate over migration is plagued by a variety of inaccuracies and misunderstandings -- on both the right and the left. Here is what the research really shows. Tue, 21 Mar 2017 11:51:08 +0100 http://m.spiegel.de/international/world/a-1138053.html The debate over migration is plagued by a variety of inaccuracies and misunderstandings -- on both the right and the left. Here is what the research really shows.]]> http://m.spiegel.de/international/world/a-1138525.html#ref=rss Ankara is piling on in its dispute with the Netherlands after the country refused to allow key government members to hold political rallies in the country over the weekend. Turkey is calling for retaliation in the "harshest ways" and President Erdogan has found the perfect election issue. Mon, 13 Mar 2017 13:01:18 +0100 http://m.spiegel.de/international/world/a-1138525.html