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Relations between Saudi Arabia and Egypt

Conditional support

Relations between the Gulf States and Egypt are undergoing readjustment. Saudi Arabia will continue to support Egypt, but the conditions for this support have changed. By Matthias Sailer
Succession in the Saudi royal family

Generation change in Saudi Arabia?

King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia is one of the oldest monarchs in the world. He has named two of his brothers as his successors. The only difficulty is that the two princes are almost as old as the ailing autocrat himself. By Anne Allmeling
The Saudi Arabian Film ''Wadjda''

A Children's Story in a Grown-Up World

Wadjda is the first feature film from Saudi Arabia to be directed by a woman. Despite receiving support from the royal family, filming was very difficult for the German-Saudi film team. Nevertheless, the resulting film both tells a touching story and is a delicately nuanced critique of Saudi society. Jannis Hagmann watched the film
''Razor Film'' Production on the Middle East

Experts on Sensitive Issues and Taboos

For ten years now, Razor Film in Berlin has been producing films that have provoked audiences and intentionally broken political taboos. With the films "Paradise Now" and "Waltz with Bashir", the small production company achieved a cinematic breakthrough. It will soon release its first film from Saudi Arabia. By Andrea Horakh
FIFA World Cup 2014: Algeria

"My money's on Algeria and Russia"

The Algerian national squad are aiming to realise a dream at the World Cup in Brazil: to finally make it through to the second round. Algerian sports commentator Hafiz Deraji believes this is eminently possible and that Algeria and Russia will survive the group stage. He spoke to Adil Chroat
Germany′s election result

Facing down the AfD: We shall not be moved!

There can be no alternative to a pluralist society – whether the AfD accepts it or not! Now is the time to stand up for democracy and resist the right-wingers and racists. Commentary by Canan Topcu
Non-fiction: ″Angst ums Abendland″ by Daniel Bax

The apocalyptics of the West

In his book "Angst ums Abendland" (Fears For the West), taz journalist Daniel Bax presents a detailed examination of why contemporary Europe should not be afraid of Muslims, but of Islamophobes. A review by Emran Feroz
Ayaan Hirsi Ali's controversial theories on Islam

Hailed as a "female Luther"

Ayaan Hirsi Ali has just published her latest book "Heretic" in Germany. Her work has been received with enthusiasm in Germany, where she was courted by the media and even described as a "female Luther". She probably has more in common with him than is comfortable for many. By Emran Feroz
Interview with the Algerian Writer Boualem Sansal

"Take Islam back from the Islamists!"

Are Europe's democracies too weak to curb Islamism? Controversial Algerian writer Boualem Sansal sounds a warning. The time for political debate has passed, he tells Aya Bach
The Perception of Muslims in the German Media

Heavy on the Clichés

A recent study shows that Muslims are often negatively portrayed in the German media. Is this really the case? The research indicates that this trend has been in evidence since 9/11. Klaudia Prevezanos has the details