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With the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks on New York and Washington, terrorism vaulted to the top of government agendas at the turn of the century. Led by the United States and its War on Terror, terrorism has helped shape a new geopolitical balance following the end of the Cold War.

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Terror Records in German Hands ISIS and the Bureaucracy of Evil

DER SPIEGEL has learned that German authorities have obtained detailed membership lists kept by the terror group Islamic State. Some suspected terrorists are apparently still living in Germany. By Tobias Großekemper und Wolf Wiedmann-Schmidt

The Women Soldiers Who Warned Israel of the Approaching Attack - Ofir Berman / DER SPIEGEL

The Women Soldiers Who Warned Israel of the Approaching Attack - Ofir Berman / DER SPIEGEL

"Mama, Pray for Me" The Women Soldiers Who Warned Israel of the Approaching Attack

The young women soldiers stationed at the Gaza border fence could have prevented the October 7 attack - if only their superiors had listened to them. Many were murdered or kidnapped in the Palestinian attack. Their story is one of a tragically missed opportunity. By Thore Schröder

"Crying Was Forbidden. They Wanted Us To Be Happy." - Amit Shabi / DER SPIEGEL

"Crying Was Forbidden. They Wanted Us To Be Happy." - Amit Shabi / DER SPIEGEL

An Israeli Hostage Discusses Her Time in Captivity "Crying Was Forbidden. They Wanted Us To Be Happy."

Hamas held Chen Goldstein-Almog and her children hostage for 51 days. In an interview, she talks about hunger, fear of death, conversations with her guards – and why she can't really be happy about being free again. A DER SPIEGEL Interview Conducted By Juliane von Mittelstaedt

Arrests Suggest Terrorist Organization Is Operating in Europe - Paul Zinken / dpa

Arrests Suggest Terrorist Organization Is Operating in Europe - Paul Zinken / dpa

Hamas in Germany Arrests Suggest Terrorist Organization Is Operating in Europe

Germany used to be considered a safe haven for Hamas, a place where the terror organization could raise money and build networks. Now, with the arrest of suspected members, fears are growing that Hamas could be planning attacks in Europe.

Families of Israeli Hostages Agonize over Fate of Loved Ones - Amnon Gutman / DER SPIEGEL

Families of Israeli Hostages Agonize over Fate of Loved Ones - Amnon Gutman / DER SPIEGEL

Between Bombs and Hope Families of Israeli Hostages Agonize over Fate of Loved Ones

As Israeli ground troops move into the Gaza Strip, fears for the hostages taken by Hamas are growing. The decisions facing the country are growing more difficult by the day. By Muriel Kalisch, Alexander Sarovic und Thore Schröder

Muslim Anti-Semitism in Berlin "Wide Swaths of Arab-Speaking Population Harbor Sympathies for Terrorists"

Güner Balci is the integration commissioner for the Neukölln district of Berlin. In an interview, she speaks about widespread hatred of Israel in her neighborhood and the failures of German political leaders to combat anti-Semitism. Interview Conducted by Katrin Elger

Anger Against France Grows in Africa's "Coup Belt" - Sam Mednick / dpa

Anger Against France Grows in Africa's "Coup Belt" - Sam Mednick / dpa

Fallout from the Putsch in Niger Anger Against France Grows in Africa's "Coup Belt"

With the coup in Niger, Europe and the United States are losing their last reliable partner in the Sahel as Russia's influence grows. The development could severely inhibit the West's ability to fight terrorism in the region.

Hamburg 9/11 Conspirator Fights Entry on Terror List - Sean Gallup / Getty Images

Hamburg 9/11 Conspirator Fights Entry on Terror List - Sean Gallup / Getty Images

Secret UN Proceedings in New York Hamburg 9/11 Conspirator Fights Entry on Terror List

The September 11 kamikaze pilots killed thousands of people in the United States. According to information obtained by DER SPIEGEL, Mounir al-Motassadeq, the man convicted of helping the Hamburg terror cell responsible for the attacks, now wants his name to be removed from an international list of terrorists. By Roman Lehberger

CIA Kidnapping Victim Khaled el-Masri 20 Years On - J.J.Kucek

CIA Kidnapping Victim Khaled el-Masri 20 Years On - J.J.Kucek

"An Irreparably Damaged Life" CIA Kidnapping Victim Khaled el-Masri 20 Years On

Almost two decades ago, the CIA abducted and tortured Khaled el-Masri, a German citizen whom the intelligence service mistakenly believed to be a terrorist. He is still suffering from the consequences today. Many questions about his case remain unanswered, also for the German government. By Muzayen Al-Youssef und Martin Knobbe

"Millions of People Are Leaving the Country" - Christian Werner / DER SPIEGEL

"Millions of People Are Leaving the Country" - Christian Werner / DER SPIEGEL

Interview with Former Afghan President Hamid Karzai "Millions of People Are Leaving the Country"

Hamid Karzai isn't allowed to leave his country. DER SPIEGEL traveled to Kabul to his private office to interview the former Afghan president about the return of al Qaida in his country, the ban on education for women – and his fears for his own children. A DER SPIEGEL Interview Conducted By Susanne Koelbl in Kabul

Salah Abdeslam and the Banality of Terror - Elyxandro Cegarra / Anadolu / Getty Images

Salah Abdeslam and the Banality of Terror - Elyxandro Cegarra / Anadolu / Getty Images

The Bataclan Trial Salah Abdeslam and the Banality of Terror

The only surviving attacker from the terror commando that descended on Paris on the night of Nov. 13, 2015, is currently on trial. The young man used to like going out, drinking alcohol and smoking joints. What happened? By Britta Sandberg in Paris

German Officials Fear Increase in Pandemic-Fueled Radicalism in Wake of Murder - Christian Schulz / dpa

German Officials Fear Increase in Pandemic-Fueled Radicalism in Wake of Murder - Christian Schulz / dpa

“Armed Resistance, Go Underground” German Officials Fear Increase in Pandemic-Fueled Radicalism in Wake of Murder

A man arrested for shooting and killing a 20-year-old gas station cashier last week appears to have been influenced by far-right ideologies and conspiracy theories. Security officials worry that a scene that denies the coronavirus is growing increasingly radical.

"The Real Threat Is Islamic State, Not Al-Qaida" - Victor J. Blue / The New York Times / laif

"The Real Threat Is Islamic State, Not Al-Qaida" - Victor J. Blue / The New York Times / laif

Terror Expert on Afghanistan "The Real Threat Is Islamic State, Not Al-Qaida"

The attack at the Kabul airport shows that the Taliban are unable to get the country completely under control, terror expert Wassim Nasr argues in an interview. An entity that once offered safe haven to terrorists will now have to fight them. Interview Conducted by Britta Sandberg

The Curse of Natural Gas - Christian Werner / DER SPIEGEL

The Curse of Natural Gas - Christian Werner / DER SPIEGEL

Terror in Mozambique The Curse of Natural Gas

Followers of Islamic State are on the advance in southern Africa, with dreams of natural gas riches fueling the conflagration. Issa Taramade is doing what he can to maintain order in the face of brutal violence. By Fritz Schaap und Christian Werner (Photos)

The Story of Prisoner No. 760 - Daouda Corera / DER SPIEGEL

The Story of Prisoner No. 760 - Daouda Corera / DER SPIEGEL

Wrongly Detained at Guantanamo for 14 Years The Story of Prisoner No. 760

Mohamedou Slahi was wrongfully imprisoned in Guantanamo for more than 14 years. Now Hollywood wants to make a movie starring Benedict Cumberbatch and Jodie Foster about the man who says he's forgiven his tormentors. By Susanne Koelbl

Germany’s Most Important Informant Tells His Story - Marcus Simaitis für den SPIEGEL

Germany’s Most Important Informant Tells His Story - Marcus Simaitis für den SPIEGEL

The Terrorist Hunter Germany’s Most Important Informant Tells His Story

Murat Cem enjoyed a career as one of Germany's most important police informants, tracking down a number of the country's leading Islamist extremists, including the future Berlin Christmas market attacker Anis Amri, who he tried to thwart. "We could have stopped him," he says looking back. "But we didn't." By Jörg Diehl, Roman Lehberger und Fidelius Schmid

Neo-Nazi 'Atomwaffen Division' Spreads Fear in Germany

Neo-Nazi 'Atomwaffen Division' Spreads Fear in Germany

Trans-Atlantic Hate Neo-Nazi 'Atomwaffen Division' Spreads Fear in Germany

German politicians and activists have been the focus of a wave of vicious, neo-Nazi threats of late, many of them signed by a new extremist group from the U.S. called the "Atomwaffen Division." Security officials in Germany are concerned.

Islamic State Plans Next Move After Loss of 'Caliphate' - Eddy van Wessel/ DER SPIEGEL

Islamic State Plans Next Move After Loss of 'Caliphate' - Eddy van Wessel/ DER SPIEGEL

Beaten but Not Defeated Islamic State Plans Next Move After Loss of 'Caliphate'

In the desert between Iraq and Syria, mostly Kurdish forces have seized the last remaining pocket of the Islamic State's once sprawling dominion. But while the terrorists may have capitulated for now, many have gone underground to plan the next deadly phase. Von Christoph Reuter

'Liberated' Areas of Iraq Still Terrorized by Violence - Simon Prades / DER SPIEGEL

'Liberated' Areas of Iraq Still Terrorized by Violence - Simon Prades / DER SPIEGEL

The Ghosts of Islamic State 'Liberated' Areas of Iraq Still Terrorized by Violence

Officially, Islamic State has been driven out of the Hawija district of Iraq. But the jihadist groups are still there and continue to terrorize the populace. They often show up in the dark of night. Von Christoph Reuter

Terror Survivors Feel Abandoned by German Authorities - Werner Schuering / DER SPIEGEL

Terror Survivors Feel Abandoned by German Authorities - Werner Schuering / DER SPIEGEL

2016 Berlin Christmas Market Attack Terror Survivors Feel Abandoned by German Authorities

One year after the terror attack on the Christmas market in Berlin, the relatives of the victims feel like the German authorities have treated them callously or neglected them. Some of their anger is also directed at German Chancellor Angela Merkel. Von Britta Stuff und Wolf Wiedmann-Schmidt

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