Russia Designates Deutsche Welle as 'Undesirable Organization,' Escalating Media Crackdown
MOSCOW – In a significant escalation of its campaign against foreign media, Russia's public prosecutor's office has officially declared the German international broadcaster Deutsche Welle (DW) an "undesirable organization" as of December 14, 2025. This move effectively outlaws DW's operations within the Russian Federation and criminalizes any form of cooperation with the broadcaster, imposing severe legal risks on Russian citizens and entities
Washington Holds the Reins: European Influence in Middle East Decisions Curbed by U.S. Dominance
JERUSALEM – Despite recent high-level diplomatic engagements, including a visit by German Chancellor Friedrich Merz to Israel, the true architects of Middle East policy reside not in Berlin or Brussels, but in Washington. This stark assessment comes from Shimon Stein, a former Israeli ambassador to Germany and a distinguished voice in international relations, who observes that European efforts often unfold within a framework where the United States maintains ultimate decision-making power