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The U.S. and China Face Off in the Far East - Alex Plavevski / epa

The U.S. and China Face Off in the Far East - Alex Plavevski / epa

Indo-Pacific Arms Race The U.S. and China Face Off in the Far East

Chinese warplanes over the Taiwan Strait, nuclear-powered submarines for Australia, hypersonic rockets in North Korea: Military posturing has turned the Far East into a dangerous place. By Georg Fahrion, Katharina Graça Peters, Alexander Sarovic und Bernhard Zand

Threat of Atomic Weapons Grows as U.S., Russia and China Renew Arms Race - The LIFE Picture Collection / Getty Images

Threat of Atomic Weapons Grows as U.S., Russia and China Renew Arms Race - The LIFE Picture Collection / Getty Images

The New Nuclear Dawn Threat of Atomic Weapons Grows as U.S., Russia and China Renew Arms Race

Seventy-five years after the dropping of the first atomic bomb in Hiroshima, one nuclear non-proliferation after the other is lapsing. A new arms race is already taking shape between Russia, the United States and China. By Christian Esch, Dietmar Pieper, Alexander Sarovic und Bernhard Zand

NATO Debates Directing Missile Shield against Russia - OSMAN ORSAL/ Reuters

NATO Debates Directing Missile Shield against Russia - OSMAN ORSAL/ Reuters

Baltic Fears NATO Debates Directing Missile Shield against Russia

With fears of Moscow growing after its intervention in Ukraine, NATO member states in Eastern Europe would like NATO to direct a planned missile-defense system against Russia as well. The calls have divided the military alliance.

EU to Refocus on Stalled Defense Initiatives - REUTERS/ U.S. Air Force/ Julianne Showalter

EU to Refocus on Stalled Defense Initiatives - REUTERS/ U.S. Air Force/ Julianne Showalter

Brussels Summit EU to Refocus on Stalled Defense Initiatives

EU leaders are gathering in Brussels Thurday in an effort to shore up the bloc's common defense policy, amid growing doubts over whether Europe can bridge divergent national views on the continent's security role. Von Christopher Alessi

NATO Reforms Moving at 'Snail's Pace' - Pablo Martinez Monsivais / AP

NATO Reforms Moving at 'Snail's Pace' - Pablo Martinez Monsivais / AP

European Obstruction NATO Reforms Moving at 'Snail's Pace'

NATO members committed themselves last year to reforming the alliance, with pledges from Europe to boost its military capabilities to ease the burden on the US. But a confidential analysis by the German government finds that virtually no progress has been made -- and that it's mainly the Europeans' fault. Von Matthias Gebauer, Ralf Neukirch, Gordon Repinski und Christoph Schult

A New Arms Race Looms between Russia and US - REUTERS/ RIA Novosti

A New Arms Race Looms between Russia and US - REUTERS/ RIA Novosti

Missile Defense Spat A New Arms Race Looms between Russia and US

The US and Russia intended to "reset" their relations under US President Barack Obama. Instead, however, the two countries continue to squabble over the planned missile shield, which Washington insists is to protect against attack from Iran. The debate shows signs of turning into a new arms race. Von Matthias Schepp

SPIEGEL Interview With Russia's Defense Minister Moscow Wants to 'Participate as an Equal Partner'

Russian Defense Minister Anatoly Serdyukov discusses relations between his country and NATO, possible collaboration in the development of a missile defense system in Europe and resistance to the Kremlin's military reforms by the Russian officers' corps.

Obama's Missile Shield 'Not Nearly As Contentious' - EPA

Obama's Missile Shield 'Not Nearly As Contentious' - EPA

Defending NATO Obama's Missile Shield 'Not Nearly As Contentious'

US President Barack Obama may have abandoned George W. Bush's missile shield plans. But he still plans to build one. In an interview with SPIEGEL, the head of the Brookings Arms Control Initiative, Steven Pifer, explains why Obama's plan isn't as controversial.

Nuclear Powers Fret Over US Quick-Strike Plans - AFP/ US Navy

Nuclear Powers Fret Over US Quick-Strike Plans - AFP/ US Navy

'Thirty-Minute Missiles' Nuclear Powers Fret Over US Quick-Strike Plans

The Obama administration wants to develop a global non-nuclear, quick-strike missile defense system. But one downside is that the weapons could confuse Russia and China and spark a nuclear response. US national defense analyst David E. Mosher of the RAND Corporation explains the new idea in a SPIEGEL ONLINE interview.

The Missile Shield Deadlock between the US and Russia - JIM YOUNG/ REUTERS

The Missile Shield Deadlock between the US and Russia - JIM YOUNG/ REUTERS

Nuclear Disarmament The Missile Shield Deadlock between the US and Russia

The US and Russia are currently negotiating a successor to the START nuclear disarmament treaty. But continued American plans for a missile shield in Europe have proven to be a major stumbling block. President Obama's vision of a nuclear-free world is in danger. Von Christian Neef

A DIY Guide to Going Nuclear - AP/ Iranian Presidents Office

A DIY Guide to Going Nuclear - AP/ Iranian Presidents Office

The Bomb for Beginners A DIY Guide to Going Nuclear

Building a nuclear weapon has never been easier. NATO's Michael Rühle provides step-by-step instructions for going nuclear, from discretely collecting material to minimizing the fallout when caught. These simple steps have worked for the likes of Israel, Pakistan or North Korea, and your country could be next.

'What Will America Expect in Return for Sacrificing Their Missile Shield?' - Alex Grimm/ Getty Images

'What Will America Expect in Return for Sacrificing Their Missile Shield?' - Alex Grimm/ Getty Images

SPIEGEL Interview with Former Polish President 'What Will America Expect in Return for Sacrificing Their Missile Shield?'

Some Poles are claiming their country has been sold out to Russia after plans for the American missile defense shield in Eastern Europe were scrapped. Former Polish President Aleksander Kwasniewski talks to SPIEGEL about what the decision means for his country and why the US should pay more attention to the region.

Obama Takes 'Big Political Gamble' on Missile Shield - JIM YOUNG/ REUTERS

Obama Takes 'Big Political Gamble' on Missile Shield - JIM YOUNG/ REUTERS

The World from Berlin Obama Takes 'Big Political Gamble' on Missile Shield

US President Barack Obama has scrapped his predecessor's plans for a missile defense shield in Eastern Europe. German editorialists hope the move will encourage Russia to back tougher sanctions against Iran. But while some praise the decision as hopeful and brave, others dub it naive and dangerous.

Euphoria over Obama's Decision To Shelve Missile Shield - AFP

Euphoria over Obama's Decision To Shelve Missile Shield - AFP

Sense of Triumph in Moscow Euphoria over Obama's Decision To Shelve Missile Shield

Moscow is triumphant over Obama's decision to cancel his missile shield plan. But it is no foregone conclusion that Russia will harden its line against Iran. And Poland and the Czech Republic will also expect overtures from the United States. Von Moritz Gathmann

Warsaw Fears Washington Losing Interest in Eastern Allies - HO/ REUTERS

Warsaw Fears Washington Losing Interest in Eastern Allies - HO/ REUTERS

Poles React Warsaw Fears Washington Losing Interest in Eastern Allies

US President Barack Obama's decision not to construct a missile shield has hit Warsaw hard, but the move was not unexpected. Now Poles are seeking to convince the administration to at least install Patriot missiles in the country. Von Jan Puhl

Obama To Shelve Plan for Missile Shield in Eastern Europe - A2800 epa Michael Reynolds/ dpa

Obama To Shelve Plan for Missile Shield in Eastern Europe - A2800 epa Michael Reynolds/ dpa

New Review of Iranian Threat Obama To Shelve Plan for Missile Shield in Eastern Europe

President Barack Obama is expected to shelve the US's planned missile shield system in Eastern Europe for the time being, a major newspaper is reporting. The threat of long-range missiles from Iran is apparently lower than previously assumed. The military project had strained Washington's relations with Russia.

Russians Launch Charm Offensive - SPIEGEL ONLINE

Russians Launch Charm Offensive - SPIEGEL ONLINE

Obama's New Lesson in Politics Russians Launch Charm Offensive

Will the US forego its defense shield in Eastern Europe just to keep Russian missiles out of Kaliningrad? For the time being, the new Cold War between Washington and Moscow appears to have been averted. There is even talk that Russia might allow the US to use its territory to deliver supplies to troops in Afghanistan. Von Moritz Gathmann

Russia Backs Away from Kaliningrad Missile Plans - SPIEGEL ONLINE

Russia Backs Away from Kaliningrad Missile Plans - SPIEGEL ONLINE

Progress on 'Star Wars' Dispute Russia Backs Away from Kaliningrad Missile Plans

The Kremlin showed Wednesday the first signs of de-escalation of a political conflict with Washington over a planned missile shield system. Moscow is backing away from plans to station missiles in Kaliningrad following overtures from the Obama administration, which has said it would review plans to install parts of the system in Poland and the Czech Republic.

Medvedev Hits Out at 'Selfish' US - SPIEGEL ONLINE

Medvedev Hits Out at 'Selfish' US - SPIEGEL ONLINE

New Dawn Meets Cold War Medvedev Hits Out at 'Selfish' US

Just a few hours after Barack Obama was elected US president, Moscow hit out at Washington's "selfish" foreign policy on Wednesday. In his first address to the nation, President Medvedev said Russia plans to install short-range missiles in its Kaliningrad enclave in Eastern Europe.

Poland Risks Serious Confrontation with Russia - SPIEGEL ONLINE

Poland Risks Serious Confrontation with Russia - SPIEGEL ONLINE

Missile Shield Fallout Poland Risks Serious Confrontation with Russia

The Cold War is returning to Poland. Warsaw wants to further tighten ties with Washington and it has used the US missile defense system to do so -- against massive opposition from Moscow. In return, the Poles will now be given Patriot missiles to protect themselves. Von Jan Puhl

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