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A member of the M23 rebel group in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, March 22, 2025.
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Hard Numbers: Civilian killings in the DRC, Musk scraps plans for third party, Swedish church moves to altar-nate site, & More

KAJ performing Bara Bada Bastu for Sweden at the First Semi-Final in St. Jakobshalle
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At Eurovision 2025: Glitter, geopolitics, and a sauna diss track

Europe’s glitter-soaked, pyrotechnic-powered, music competition fever dream – otherwise known as the Eurovision Song Contest – takes place Saturday in Basel, Switzerland at 9pm CEST (3pm ET). It’s part talent show, part geopolitical popularity contest, and fully unhinged fun.

How will the Trump presidency influence elections in Europe?
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How will the Trump presidency influence elections in Europe?

How do you believe that the Trump presidency will influence elections in Europe? Carl Bildt, former prime minister of Sweden and co-chair of the European Council on Foreign Relations, shares his perspective on European politics from Stockholm, Sweden.

Swedish troops of the NATO Multinational Brigade Latvia arrive in Riga port, Latvia January 18, 2025.
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Sweden deploys troops to Latvia

Sweden has sent 550 troops to Latvia, its first major deployment since joining NATO in March, which ended its decades-long neutrality.

​Re-elected Croatian President Zoran Milanovic with wife Sanja Music Milanovic celebrate after winning Croatia's presidential election ON January 12, 2025 in Zagreb, Croatia.
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Hard Numbers: Croatia’s populist prez, Sweden sails forth, Mayotte hunkers down again, Hindus commence world’s largest religious ceremony

Swedish Justice Minister Gunnar Strommer.
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Nordic nations unite against gang violence

And you thought Sweden’s major export was IKEA. On Wednesday, Swedish Justice Minister Gunnar Strommer announced that Sweden, Denmark, Norway, and Finland will establish a new police hub in Stockholm to clamp down on Sweden’s latest product: crime.

Russian President Vladimir Putin attends a meeting with winners of the Leaders of Russia national management competition at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia March 12, 2024.
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​Despite Putin’s current swagger, Russia remains vulnerable

A series of stories today remind us the Kremlin still has plenty of security concerns

Why Sweden and Finland joined NATO
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Why Sweden and Finland joined NATO

Was the Swedish and Finnish decision to move into NATO, was that driven by fear of Russia attacking them? Carl Bildt, former prime minister of Sweden, shares his perspective on European politics from Hanoi, Vietnam.

​U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken accepts Sweden's instruments of accession from Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson for its entry into NATO at the State Department in Washington, U.S., March 7, 2024.
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Sweden finally joins the NATO party

It’s official! Sweden has formally become NATO’s 32nd member.

Sending NATO troops to Ukraine unlikely despite Macron's remarks
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Sending NATO troops to Ukraine unlikely despite Macron's remarks

Are Western troops likely to end up on the ground in Ukraine? How might Sweden's entry into NATO reshape defense policies and military partnerships in the region? Is Saudi Arabia poised to assist Zelensky in advancing his peace plan? Ian Bremmer shares his insights on global politics this week on World In :60.