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Racism debate in Germany

Integration – a process of give and take

Thousands of Germans with a migration background have been sharing their experiences of racial discrimination using the hashtag #MeTwo. Successful integration is not a one-sided process, says Armin Langer, the majority must also be prepared to address the issues
Interview with Serdar Somuncu

Respect for Convictions, Not for Dogmas

German-Turk political satirist Serdar Somuncu has made a sensation with his stage show readings from Hitler's and Göbbels' diaries. In an interview with Petra Tabeling, he comments on the idolization of Atatürk, the current caricature controversy, and artistic provocation
The Iranian Filmmaker Kamal Tabrizi

Should One Be Allowed to Laugh at Mullahs?

"It used to be that religious figures enjoyed a special place in the hearts of Iranians, otherwise the revolution would never have taken place," recalls the popular Iranian filmmaker Kamal Tabrizi. "Yet, today this trust has been undermined." Charlotte Wiedemann met with this uncompromising film director
Afghanistan's Mineral Reserves

A Treacherous Blessing

Last week, the US Military reported that Afghanistan's mineral resources are worth the equivalent of one to three trillion US dollars. How realistic is to expect the rapid commencement of mining operations? What opportunities and risks might the new race for Afghanistan's resources bring? Martin Gerner reports
The Turkish language in Germany

Turkish is booming at schools and universities

An increasing number of young people in Germany are taking Turkish at school. The German–Turkish Year of Science hopes to further boost this trend. At present, only native speakers can take the subject at schools, but this is about to change. By Andrea Groß
Interview with Gerhard Schweizer

"The AKP Has No Hidden Agenda"

Sabre-rattling in its foreign affairs and power struggles in its domestic politics are prompting to wonder where exactly Turkey is heading. Gerhard Schweizer rejects fears of Islamification as "out of touch with reality".
Women's dress code in Islam

No compulsion to wear the headscarf

The Becharis, a Moroccan family from Frankfurt am Main, place great emphasis on respect and tolerance, an attitude that is illustrated by the fact that mother and daughter each accept that the other has chosen a different path when it comes to the issue of the headscarf. By Canan Topcu
The Hindu-Muslim Conflict in Bollywood Films

The Religious Conflict as a Blockbuster

The Bollywood wave has reached our western shores. But how much screen time is actually devoted to politically and socially critical issues in these Indian films, which are primarily about love, consumption, and affluence? Pouyeh Ansari reports
Saudi Arabia and the West

Europe's window of opportunity

A new social contract is being drawn up in Saudi Arabia. This presents Germany and its EU partners with new opportunities. But if these are to be properly utilised, they should demonstrate greater commitment to defusing the conflict with Iran. By Matthias Sailer
Interview with Middle East expert Guido Steinberg

No one wants conflict with Saudi Arabia

Even though the case of the disappeared Saudi journalist Khashoggi weighs heavily, no government is prepared to risk open conflict with the Saudis. Meanwhile, the concerns of dissidents who have fled their authoritarian countries of origin to the West are growing. By Diana Hodali