Far Right’s Ties to Russia Sow Rising Alarm in Germany
As cases proliferate, opponents fear the Alternative for Germany party is becoming a tool of Russian influence operations to undermine support for Ukraine.
A C.I.A. Black Site Remains a Touchy Subject for Lithuania
Despite rulings in European courts saying the Baltic country was home to a secret prison, the issue has been shrouded in official secrecy in a nation closely allied with the…
A Russian Defector’s Killing Raises Spectre of Hit Squads
The death in Spain of Maksim Kuzminov, a pilot who delivered a helicopter and secret documents to Ukraine, has raised fears that the Kremlin is again targeting its enemies.
Why Russia’s Vast Security Services Fell Short on Deadly Attack
The factors behind the failure to prevent a terrorist attack include a distrust of foreign intelligence, a focus on Ukraine and a distracting political crackdown at home.
Assange Extradition On Hold Until U.S. Gives More Assurances
British judges asked the United States, which wants to try the WikiLeaks founder on espionage charges, for more guarantees about his treatment.
Julian Assange Extradition Decision: What to Know
On Tuesday, two British judges will decide whether the WikiLeaks founder can appeal his extradition order to the United States.
Hong Kong Adopts Sweeping Security Laws, Bowing to Beijing
The legislation targets “external interference” and the theft of state secrets, with implications for businesses, journalists, civil servants and others.
Who Australia Caught When It Went Looking for Chinese Spies
The first case tried under Australia’s foreign interference laws has raised tough questions about the breadth of the regulations.
In Fighting the Far Right, Is Germany Undermining Its Democracy?
Mainstream parties are changing laws to protect government institutions. Critics say the changes risk undermining democracy.
Biden’s Armageddon Moment: When Nuclear Detonation Seemed Possible in Ukraine
For a few weeks in October 2022, the White House was consumed in a crisis whose depths were not publicly acknowledged at the time. It was a glimpse of what…