Politics

Interview with Sari Nusseibeh

Ways out of the Deadlock

Sari Nusseibeh has been engaged for many years in different Israeli-Palestinian peace initiatives. He talks with Igal Avidan about the chances for an Israeli-Palestinian accord
Interview with Jeremy Keenan

Mirage in the Desert?

Since 2003 a number of Europeans have been abducted in the Sahara. Officially, the Maghreb branch of Al Qaeda has been held responsible. Jeremy Keenan has been consulted as a specialist and mediator. An interview
Armenian Religious Service in Turkey

Breaking a Taboo in Akdamar

After almost 100 years, thousands of Armenians have flocked to the southern Anatolian city of Van to attend a religious service in the Church of the Holy Cross. The event marks a turning point in how Turkey treats its Christian minorities. By Susanne Güsten
Fresh Dispute over Islam

Why the German Media are Courting the Anti-Islam Movement

If discussions on the cultural pages of German newspapers in spring 2010 were representative of German opinion, around half of the German population comprehend Islam as a threat. Is this evidence of vigilance or prejudice? By Stefan Weidner
Iran and the West

Distrust Hindering Cooperation

The conflict between Iran and the West stretches back to the 19th century and has come to a head in the row over the Iranian nuclear programme. Yet by working together, both sides could profit from Iran's position as a force of order in the region. By Christian Horbach
Interview with the Iraqi Vice President Adil Abdul Mahdi

"We Need Greater Respect for the Constitution"

Adil Abdul Mahdi is a major player in post-Saddam Iraqi politics. In an interview, the Iraqi vice President talks about the reasons for the deterioration in the security situation and why it is taking so long to form a government
Religious Violence in Indonesia

Shattered Faith in a Peaceful Coexistence

In Indonesia, attacks by the extremist IDF against religious minorities are occurring with greater frequency. But despite religious freedoms enshrined in the constitution, authorities are responding with ambivalence and hesitantly. By Anett Keller
UNESCO World Philosophy Day in Iran

Absurd Meeting of Scholars

Peaceful protests have been brutally crushed by the regime in Teheran. And yet UNESCO has chosen Iran of all places to host its "World Philosophy Day", a country whose thinkers and philosophers must fear for their freedom. A commentary by Katajun Amirpur
Interview with Daniyal Mueenuddin

"Pakistan's Instability Is the World's Instability"

Daniyal Mueenuddin is a critically acclaimed Pakistani author. He talks about Pakistani feudalism, about how the flood plays into the hands of Islamic radicals, and about Pakistan's particular social fabric
Nuclear Power in the Arab World

Radiant Future

Egypt and the United Arab Emirates have started constructing nuclear power plants; other countries want to follow suit. Environmentalists and energy experts warn of the risks associated with nuclear technology. By Christoph Dreyer and Stephan Roll
Referendum in Turkey

Farewell to the Generals' Constitution

A majority in Turkey has come out in favour of the constitutional reform initiated by the Justice and Development Party (AKP). Although heavily criticised, the changes are by all means an improvement over the old constitution, says Dieter Sauter
Presidential Candidacy in Egpyt

The Discord in Egypt's Ruling Elite

When Egypt goes to the polls in 2011, the outcome will show whether the statism practised by President Mubarak can assert itself – or the neo-liberal elite supported by his son Gamal Mubarak. By Stephan Roll

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Ways out of the Deadlock

Mirage in the Desert?

Breaking a Taboo in Akdamar

Why the German Media are Courting the Anti-Islam Movement

Distrust Hindering Cooperation

"We Need Greater Respect for the Constitution"

Shattered Faith in a Peaceful Coexistence

Absurd Meeting of Scholars

"Pakistan's Instability Is the World's Instability"

Radiant Future

Farewell to the Generals' Constitution

The Discord in Egypt's Ruling Elite

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