Politics

Egypt, Jordan and the Gaza war

The pressure is growing

Israel's war against Hamas in the Gaza Strip has effectively put Jordan and Egypt on the frontline of any escalation. If the situation continues to deteriorate, masses of Palestinians could end up fleeing across their borders. A report from Amman and Cairo
By Birgit Svensson
Israel and the ICJ

UN court ruling on Gaza 'hard to ignore'

All eyes were on The Hague as the UN's International Court of Justice ordered Israel to prevent genocidal acts in Gaza but failed to demand a ceasefire. The decision puts Israel's allies in a difficult spot
By Ella Joyner
German demonstrations against right-wing extremism

"Never again" is now

Ever since the AfD's plans to deport immigrants were publicised, hundreds of thousands of people across Germany have taken to the streets in protest
By Sheila Mysorekar
Germany and the Gaza war

Arab criticism of German hypocrisy

Germany used to be a role model for the Arab world. That has changed since the Israeli army killed thousands of civilians in the war against Hamas – with barely a murmur of opposition from German politicians
By Amro Ali
Iran-Pakistan tensions

What was behind the Balochistan strikes?

Tit-for-tat attacks between neighbours Iran and Pakistan are linked to separatists fighting for independence of the mineral-rich Balochistan region that spans their borders
By Thomas Latschan
Germany's policy on Egypt

Neither value-driven nor feminist

Germany's policy on Egypt is based on economic interests and a fear the country may collapse. As a result it contributes to stabilising Abdul Fattah al-Sisi's brutal regime
By Ilyas Saliba
War in Gaza

Will Iraq finally expel all remaining U.S. troops?

Following the assassination of an Iraqi militia leader in Baghdad by the USA, the Iraqi government has said it will kick U.S. troops out. Do tensions surrounding the war in Gaza make it more likely this time?
By Cathrin Schaer, Emad Hassan
Genocide case against Israel

Where does the rest of the world stand on the momentous allegations?

South Africa says more than 50 countries have expressed support for its case at the United Nations' top court accusing Israel of genocide against Palestinians in the war in Gaza
Civilian death toll in Gaza

The shameful one percent

About 23,000 Gazans – or one percent of the population – have died in the war in the past three months. Children and teenagers account for as much as 40 % of the dead. Though provided by Hamas, the numbers are considered largely accurate
By Hans Dembowski
The Gaza war and Egyptian civil society

Deep rifts

The war in Gaza has opened up deep rifts between Arab human rights organisations and Western donor nations. And it's not just the credibility of Western governments that is at stake
By Shady Lewis Botros
Afghanistan after two years of Taliban rule

The Taliban's second emirate

During their second period of rule, the Taliban appear more moderate in a few select areas. This shift is due to a variety of factors, including international expectations and a more self-confident Afghan society. However, it is not a reason for optimism
By Felix Kugele
Organised crime in Turkey

A haven for international criminals

Lax laws on money laundering, easy access to citizenship, insufficient prosecution – Turkey has grown more attractive for international criminal networks in recent years. In response, the new interior minister has declared a crackdown
By Elmas Topcu