DW correspondent and author Janina Semenova

Janina Semenova

Likes delving into geopolitics and complex issues for DW's Mapped Out series.

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A composite image showing Donald Trump pointing, next to a yellow and peach map of the US/Mexico border, and a border wall topped with barbed wire

A composite image showing Donald Trump pointing, next to a yellow and peach map of the US/Mexico border, and a border wall topped with barbed wire

What's the real story of the US-Mexico border wall?

Donald Trump promised to build a wall along the US-Mexico border. But the efforts to fortify it didn't start with him.

Thumbnail Explainer Mapped Out | The World’s deadliest border

Thumbnail Explainer Mapped Out | The World’s deadliest border

How the EU compromised its values on migration

The European Union is struggling to deal with migration, and the consequences for migrants and refugees are dire.

Vorschaubild für die Reihe Mapped Out

Vorschaubild für die Reihe Mapped Out

Why Iran and Israel are enemies

The attack on Iran's embassy and launch of drones against Israel escalated tensions. "Mapped Out" examines the conflict.

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Preview image of DW's Mapped Out episode on Sudan reading "A war for gold?". It shows a map of Sudan in gold in the background and Mohammed Hamdan Dagalo (aka Hemedti) and Abdel-Fattah Burhan in the front.

Preview image of DW's Mapped Out episode on Sudan reading "A war for gold?". It shows a map of Sudan in gold in the background and Mohammed Hamdan Dagalo (aka Hemedti) and Abdel-Fattah Burhan in the front.

How gold keeps Sudan at war

How gold keeps Sudan at war

Gold fuels Sudan's war. The SAF and RSF smuggle it abroad to fund fighting—drawing external powers into the conflict.

The words "Accidents or sabotage? MAPPED OUT" are superimposed on a composite image showing a general map of Europe (bg) and a graphic representation of three undersea cables (fg)

The words "Accidents or sabotage? MAPPED OUT" are superimposed on a composite image showing a general map of Europe (bg) and a graphic representation of three undersea cables (fg)

Europe's undersea cables under attack?

Europe's undersea cables under attack?

A huge network of undersea cables underpins the world's internet. But they are vulnerable to accidents and sabotage.

A black-and-white image of Russia's President Putin with a red, silhouette-like map of the outline of Kaliningrad between his fists

A black-and-white image of Russia's President Putin with a red, silhouette-like map of the outline of Kaliningrad between his fists

Kaliningrad: Russia's secret weapon?

Kaliningrad: Russia's secret weapon?

Kaliningrad, Russia's military stronghold, is surrounded by NATO states. Its location puts it in the center of tensions.

MAPPED OUT | Putin und Kim Jong-un

MAPPED OUT | Putin und Kim Jong-un

Why Russia and North Korea can't quit each other (for now)

Why Russia and North Korea can't quit each other (for now)

With North Korean troops and missiles reportedly being used in Russia’s war against Ukraine, Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong Un have become close. But what’s really driving the two strongmen together and can their bond last?

Mapped Out: Konflikte im Südchinesischen Meer

Mapped Out: Konflikte im Südchinesischen Meer

Who's challenging Beijing in the South China Sea?

Who's challenging Beijing in the South China Sea?

China is seeking dominance in the South China Sea. Vietnam and the Philippines are pushing back — in different ways.

Boots of recruits standing to attention

Boots of recruits standing to attention

How Russia's army uses cash bonuses to find new recruits

How Russia's army uses cash bonuses to find new recruits

Russia steps up its recruitment of soliders after Ukraine's incursion into the Kursk region — including with cash.

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