Politics

DAVA party woos ethnic Turks

Germany fears the "Erdogan party"

For days, Germany has been discussing the emergence of a new party. Its name: DAVA. Critics say it is the extended arm of Turkish President Erdogan. Who is behind DAVA and what are its aims?
By Elmas Topcu
Hamas and sexual violence

"No atrocity ever justifies another atrocity"

In early December, it was made public that Hamas fighters had systematically used sexual violence on 7 October. For international law expert Heidi Matthews, the offences undoubtedly require rigorous investigation. At the same time, however, the accusations are also being used as justification for Israel's disproportionate response in Gaza
By Hannah El-Hitami
The EU response to the Gaza war

A tale of contradiction and division

Faced with the worst-ever Israeli-Palestinian violence, Europe's selective moralism has also led to strategic blindness
By Martin Konecny
Germany's position on the Gaza war

Far from the straight and narrow

The German government's barely audible criticism of Israeli's handling of the war in Gaza is inflicting substantial damage on its foreign and security policy, weakening democracy not only in Germany, but worldwide. A change of course is urgently needed
By Matthias Sailer
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