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Read more about the article How the Swedish government turned failure into success

How the Swedish government turned failure into success

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  • Post published:November 27, 2025
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ANALYSIS. Diplomats tend to avoid risks and settle for partial results. But for Swedes imprisoned in Iran, China and Eritrea, this is a disastrous approach, writes Susanne Berger from the Raoul…

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