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Thilo Sarrazin and Muslim Migrants in Germany

Rejection of Parlour Racism

Just at a time when the integration of immigrants is showing signs of success, an inflamed debate on the issue has broken out. This is proving to be a cause of irritation for those in Germany's middle-class intellectual society, who hardly ever come into contact with immigrants, claims Daniel Bax in his commentary
An Interview with Political Analyst Khalil Shikaki

Middle East Paradoxes

Direct negotiations between the Palestinians and Israelis are being resumed this week. The majority of people on both sides do not believe that the peace talks will succeed, but see no alternative to continuing the negotiations. Interview with the Palestinian pollster Khalil Shikaki
Thilo Sarrazin and His Comments on Muslims' Intelligence

"Racism Is Not Only Found on the Right"

Thilo Sarrazin's theories have highlighted the fact that racism in Germany is not exclusive to the extreme right but can also be found in mainstream society. Hendrik Cremer is convinced that politicians must address the problem
Thilo Sarrazin and His Comments on Muslims' Intelligence

The Joy of Despising Others

Thilo Sarrazin maintains that Muslim immigration is making Germany more and more stupid. Why on earth should we pay attention to his bizarre hypotheses? Even the slightest interest makes them appear worthy of discussion. Robert Misik comments
Shlomo Ben-Ami

The Phantom Middle East Peace Process

Trapped in their contradictions and zero-sum national dreams, Israelis and Palestinians cannot expect a perfect solution, writes former Israeli Foreign Minister Shlomo Ben-Ami in his article
Werner Schiffauer's Study on the Milli Görüs Movement

Compulsory Reading for Germany's Guardians of the Constitution

Werner Schiffauer has pioneered cultural anthropological research into Turkish people in Germany. His analysis of the Islamic movement Milli Görüs is more balanced than his critics claim. By Susanne Schröter
Middle East

US Tries to Tempt Syria away from Iran with regional Power Incentives

The United States, backed by a number of its Arab allies, is dangling the carrot of greater Middle East influence in front of Syria in an attempt to convince Damascus to turn its back on a 30-year alliance with Iran. By Nick Amies
Commentary by Jaswant Singh

The March of Folly in Afghanistan

The West misjudges the structures in the Hindu Kush, because for Pakistan the Taliban is not an opponent, but a strategic security. A comment by former Indian Foreign and Defence Minister Jaswant Singh
Book Review: "The Fear of Peace" by Moshe Zimmermann

The Israeli Dilemma

Why has the peace process in the Middle East stagnated? Moshe Zimmermann claims that the Israelis fear peace more than they fear the state of war. Ina Rottscheidt spoke him
Wikileaks Disclosures

The Dirty Truth about the War

The publication of secret US military documents by Wikileaks has ignited debate about the war in Afghanistan. The documents alter our perception of modern warfare. A commentary by Britta Petersen
Dispute about Muslim Community Centre near Ground Zero

Choosing Freedom not Fear

The planned construction of a Muslim community centre near Ground Zero has really raised hackles in the USA. Future Rabbi Joshua M. Z. Stanton pleads the case for religious freedom
Opt-out Programme for Islamists HATIF

Hotline for Doubtful Jihadists

HATIF, the first opt-out programme for Islamists, aims to help those who want to leave the militant Islamist milieu. Although the approach has been broadly welcomed, some doubts remain over its potential efficacy. By Christian Horbach

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Rejection of Parlour Racism

Middle East Paradoxes

"Racism Is Not Only Found on the Right"

The Joy of Despising Others

The Phantom Middle East Peace Process

Compulsory Reading for Germany's Guardians of the Constitution

US Tries to Tempt Syria away from Iran with regional Power Incentives

The March of Folly in Afghanistan

The Israeli Dilemma

The Dirty Truth about the War

Choosing Freedom not Fear

Hotline for Doubtful Jihadists

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