Iran: Why concerns about US military strikes are growing
The regime in Tehran is reacting with counter-threats to Donald Trump’s warnings of US intervention.
By Markus Bickel
The regime in Tehran is reacting with counter-threats to Donald Trump’s warnings of US intervention.
By Markus Bickel
The Iranian regime is increasingly seeking proximity to China in the face of growing pressure from the United States. The strategic alliance offers China influence on a changing world order, but protection for the mullah regime remains limited.
By Fabian Peltsch and Angela Köckritz
Economics Minister Katherina Reiche is still in Israel until this Wednesday with a large delegation – including many defense industry representatives. The topic of critical infrastructure protection is involved, but German-Israeli cooperation is also to be strengthened in other areas.
By Wilhelmine Stenglin
On his first trip to the Middle East, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is counting on Jordan’s involvement. He has called on Israel’s Prime Minister Netanyahu to curb the violence in the West Bank.
By Markus Bickel
For the first time since the start of the ceasefire in Gaza, an EU head of government is meeting with Israel’s Prime Minister. In view of escalating settler violence in the West Bank, the Greens are calling for a resumption of the ban on arms exports.
By Markus Bickel
The growing Turkish influence in Syria and Gaza is worrying Israel. Turkish President Erdoğan could use his good connections with Trump to obtain concessions from Netanyahu.
By Yossi Melman
Since the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas began, there have been repeated deadly incidents. The latest escalation takes the situation to a new level.
By Wilhelmine Stenglin
The head of the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute, Karim Haggag, calls on the EU to stick to Europe’s values when it comes to dealing with the Gaza war. The EU’s diplomatic role will be important in the future.
By Okan Bellikli
The most important thing is to link all issues concerning Gaza with a path to a two-state solution, says Karim Haggag, Director of the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute.
By Okan Bellikli
Easing export restrictions on arms deliveries to Israel would be “a fatal signal,” says Lea Reisner from Die Linke (the Left Party).
By Gabriel Bub