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The Lost Children of the Revolution

Twenty-five years after the foundation of the Islamic Republic of Iran, reforms are still being blocked, and the younger generation is increasingly distrustful of the state. Bahman Nirumand reports

Prodi Urges Turkey to Push Forward on Reforms

The EU's chief executive Romano Prodi said Turkey must continue implementing political and legal reforms if it hopes to be admitted into the European bloc.

Will Beards Be Banned Soon Too?

In an interview, German President Rau reminded his fellow citizens that religious symbols should be treated equally and, consequently, that the headscarf and the monk's habit should enjoy the same status. A commentary by Peter Philipp

Coming to Grips with the Past

The director of Germany's vast archive on East Germany's secret police has met with Iraqi groups in Washington to counsel them on how to proceed with a similarly difficult attempt to deal with the past.

Whither Iran?

The Iranian delegates at the third German-Iranian media dialogue in Berlin unanimously agreed that Iran needs reforms. What they could not reach agreement on was what sort of reforms it needs. Peter Philipp attended the event.

From Mujahedeen to Farmer

Without disarming the country's 100,000 guerilla fighters, there's no way Afghanistan can count on a peaceful future. So far, too few have put down their weapons. But those who have face difficult choices. Report: Sandra Petersmann

Journalism: Scratching the Surface

In the past two years, instead of providing background information, German media have decreased their coverage on Islam and Islamic issues, as a survey analysis by German media content analyst Media Tenor shows.

Civil Rights after September 11th

After the 9/11 terrorist attacks, politicians responsible for security issues agreed that the previous laws were not tough enough. In changing security measures, they blatantly violated data privacy laws. A report by C. Schulzki-Haddouti

Thoraya Obaid - Working for Women

Thoraya Obaid, the first Saudi Arabian Executive Director of the United Nations' Population Fund (UNFPA), enjoys a reputation as a fighter and a 'pioneer for the education of women'. Sigrid Dethloff and Renate Bernhard took a look at what her job entails.

Reforming Turkey

Turkey wants to join the European Union, and is making great efforts to fulfil the political criteria for acceptance. In the judicial system, in particular, there is still a great deal to be done.