Shortly before his latest re-election, Russian President Vladimir Putin again hinted at the use of nuclear weapons, saying “weapons exist to be used.” Normally a threat to go nuclear from the head of state of the coungtry with the largest nuclear stockpile in the world should be concerning if not terrifying. That the subject of DWÜs security podcast Global Eyes this time.
Sheikh Hasina ruled Bangladesh for 15 years. She was found guilty of crimes against humanity for the killings of hundreds of protesters in 2024. DW’s security podcast looks at implications for the region and way forward.
The most recent armed conflict between Pakistan and India saw a new wave of disinformation and AI-generated fake or altered videos as both sides sought the upper hand on the disinformation front. DW’s security podcast, G…
What happened to the Modi-Trump Bromance? Was a clash between the two nationalist, populist leaders inevitable or will they still find a way out of the current impasse? DW’s security podcast, Global Eyes, takes a look at…
With close ties to both Israel and Iran and as a self-proclaimed leader of the Global South, could Delhi help end the current conflict? DW’s security podcast Global Eyes takes a look.
Both sides have claimed victory in the most recent violent confrontation over Kashmir. DW’s security podcast Global Eyes takes a look at the implications for South Asia as well as China and US.
Is the UN Security Council fit for purpose? Are changes needed to make it more effective — in Gaza, in Ukraine? Or is something more radical required — scrapping the veto? DW’s security podcast Global Eyes takes a look.
Since returning to power, Donald Trump has dramatically disrupted the rules-based international order. How is this being seen in the Global South? Do China and India see opportunities — and what risks are there for vulne…
Voting is underway in the world’s biggest democracy. Prme Minister Narendra Modi is widely expcted to win a third terma and his nationalist BJP could even take a super majority in parliament. Guests Swasti Rao of the Man…
What does the Chandrayaan-3 lunar mission tell us about India’s space ambitions, and is space the next area of competition with China or is a new global space order in the making?
One year after Russia's invasion in Ukraine, there is a rift in the international community. Many countries do not follow the western lead and refuse to condemn Moscow and put sanctions into place. At the Munich Security…