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How Germany and Poland rebooted relations 35 years ago
How Germany and Poland rebooted relations 35 years ago
After decades of enmity, a 1991 treaty marked a new beginning for Poland and Germany. But it hasn’t all been easy going.Politics06/16/2026June 16, 2026
Why is Bulgaria banning arms supplies to Ukraine?
Why is Bulgaria banning arms supplies to Ukraine?
Bulgaria’s ban on state arms supplies to Ukraine does not affect commercial sales. What’s behind the move? Politics06/14/2026June 14, 2026
Estonia and Latvia: Life on NATO’s eastern edge
Estonia and Latvia: Life on NATO’s eastern edge
In the Baltic states, the border with Russia is always near. How do residents deal with their aggressive neighbor?Society06/12/2026June 12, 202609:17 min
SIPRI: With peace elusive, nuclear weapons make a comeback
SIPRI: With peace elusive, nuclear weapons make a comeback
As the global arms buildup intensifies, so do the risks, the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute warns.Politics06/08/2026June 8, 2026
Slovenia’s political survivor Janez Jansa is back
Slovenia’s political survivor Janez Jansa is back
The new coalition government of Slovenia’s veteran leader Janez Jansa is already advancing divisive policies, some warn.Politics06/05/2026June 5, 2026
Why Estonia wants NATO members to ‘invest more into defense’
Why Estonia wants NATO members to ‘invest more into defense’
Estonian Defense Minister Hanno Pevkur wants NATO members to do more to counter Russia amid its war in Ukraine.Politics06/02/2026June 2, 202621:21 minShow moreSkip next section In the spotlight
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Germany’s Ramstein base a ‘global gateway’ for US military
Germany’s Ramstein is home to the largest US airbase outside the United States. Will the US troop drawback affect it?Politics05/02/2026May 2, 202605:30 min
Iran ‘playing for time’ in talks with US, German FM says
Germany’s Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul accused Tehran of stalling tactics in talks with the Trump administration.Politics04/29/2026April 29, 202608:29 min
SIPRI: Record arms spending, again
Global military spending rose again in 2025, driven mainly by Europe and Asia. The trend is likely to continue.Conflicts04/27/2026April 27, 2026All content (4375) on this topic
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