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The "Leaden Years" in Morocco

Public Hearings – Educative but No Blame Applied

Ever since 1956, thousands of political prisoners suffered physical and psychological torture. Now a Truth Commission has made it possible for the victims to talk about their experiences - but without charging the perpetrators. Yassin Adnan reports
Yasmina Khadra: "The Sirens of Bagdad"

The Logic of Terrorism

Algerian writer Yasmina Khadra likes to tackle hot issues. In his latest thriller, The Sirens of Baghdad, he describes how a shy young man becomes a suicide bomber. Susanne von Schenck read the third novel in Yasmina Khadra's bestselling trilogy about Islamic fundamentalism
Sixty years since the beginning of the Algerian war

National fronts?

The Algerian War began 60 years ago. Some eight years later, a new Arab nation came about – and a million Algerians of French origin fled to France. The recent successes of the extreme-right Front National have made these "pieds-noirs" a political factor again, as the fronts of the Algerian War retain contemporary relevance. By Jakob Krais
Journalists in Libya

Caught in the crossfire

As their country slides into a fully fledged civil war, an increasing number of Libyans are seeking shelter abroad. Among them are many journalists who are perceived as being representatives of opposing political forces and are increasingly coming under fire. By Valerie Stocker in Tunis
The crisis in Yemen

The primacy of stability over real change

Since 22 January, Yemen has been mired in an almost unresolvable crisis of government. After a power struggle that lasted several days, President Hadi stepped down along with Prime Minister Bahah and his whole cabinet. Marie-Christine Heinze takes a closer look at the current crisis and its wider implications
Drug Economy in Afghanistan

"It's a Matter of Development, Not Counter-Narcotics"

The battle against the drug economy in Afghanistan has failed so far. The Senlis Council, a think tank for international drug policy, has made a surprisingly simple proposal: poppy cultivation should not be suppressed, but put under state control. Tillmann Elliesen interviewed Emmanuel Reinert, Executive Director of the Senlis Council
Afghanistan Conference in Berlin

Spotlight on Security and the Drugs Crisis

Afghanistan and its neighbors agreed on measures to curb the country's immense drugs exports as security issues take center stage on the final day of the international donor conference in Berlin.
Reform in Morocco

Plagued by inertia

The former Secretary-General of Transparency Maroc Azzedine Akesbi was in Germany in June for a research project he is conducting as a fellow at the German Development Institute (DIE). With a view to the upcoming parliamentary elections in Morocco on 7 October 2016, Martina Sabra spoke with the economist and education expert on political reforms and the fight against corruption in the country
Social media and the Arab Spring in Tunisia

Not as soft as jasmine

Social media did not topple Tunisia's dictator Zine el-Abidine Ben Ali, but they certainly played an important role. According to the Tunisian blogger Aya Chebbi, cyber activism is now an important tool for democratisation in this North African country
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