Sergej Lawrow's 'real war' is a lie to mask Russian aggression
The Kremlin has always been fond of semantic gymnastics, but Sergej Lawrow’s latest performance is a masterclass in the art of the inversion.
By Elena Rossi ·
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The CDU firewall fails as the AfD takes Saxony-Anhalt
The political class in Berlin is currently staring at a mirror and screaming "extremist" because they don't like the reflection.
By Grant Colby ·
Private German rocket makes history, reaches orbit from European soil
When a 28-meter rocket called Spectrum tore through the Arctic air at the Andøya spaceport in Norway on September 5, 2026, the celebratory cheers in Bavaria probably sounded like victory.
By Alma Cordero ·
Berlin is cowardly to deny that Putin is attacking Germany
When you grow up in Flint, you learn early that the people in charge will use a very specific kind of language to hide the fact that you’re being poisoned.
By Maya Ellison ·
Leipzig/Halle: A staged spectacle for diplomatic pressure
The German government is having its moment in Berlin, and it’s all theatre—a highly choreographed piece of geopolitical performance designed to achieve maximum diplomatic pressure…
By Ray Dombrowski ·
GRU drones at Leipzig: Rules needed, not Berthon’s panic
The perennial tendency of political rhetoric, particularly when confronted with genuine instability, is to elevate alarm into policy.
By Klaus Berger ·
Merz Criticizes Terrorism Laws After Deadly Berlin Pride Attack
There are certain lines in any civilized society that, once crossed by violence, cannot be uncrossed.
By Caroline Ashford ·