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German Navy off the Lebanese Coast

A New War Is Possible in Lebanon

According to Andreas Zumach, Germany and the other countries involved in the UNIFIL mission have to get Israel to stop its violations of Resolution 1701. Otherwise, he says, there is a risk of a return to war
Commentary Nasrin Alavi

Tehran's Red Card to Human Rights

The presence of Tehran's notoriously repressive prosecutor-general, Saeed Mortazavi, as a delegate to the United Nations's new Human Rights Council in Geneva is an international scandal.
Islam in Russia

Trying to Ease Tensions Within and Without

Moscow's relationship with the Muslim world and majority Muslim neighbours is a sensitive one, as the war in Chechnya has demonstrated. Hermann Krause looked into Russia's relationship with Islam
Interview with Zbigniew Brzezinski

"Military Option not a Profitable Course of Action"

Zbigniew Brzezinski is one of the United States' most recognized foreign policy analysts. Dennis Stute spoke with Jimmy Carter's former security advisor about the ongoing tensions with Iran and the situation in Iraq
Germany

Suicide by Pakistani in Berlin Worries Muslim Organisations

Representatives of Muslim organisations in Germany said that the suicide in a Berlin prison by a Pakistani citizen could destroy the hard work done by the Muslim organisations towards a genuine dialogue with the rest of the German population
Essay Dominique Moisi

The Emotional Clash of Civilizations

According to Dominique Moisi, the globalized media apparatus has accelerated a perceived clash of civilizations – We all see how others feel and react, but without the minimal historical and cultural tools necessary to decipher those reactions
"Islam at the Crossroads"

A Look at Internal Islamic Discourses

Islam can be reformed — this is the main thesis of the new book "Islam at the Crossroads". This collection brings together short portraits of leading Muslim figures, offering insights into the current debates within Islam. A review by Martina Sabra
Interview with Malika Zeghal

"Unfavourable Trends in Morocco Can Still Be Reversed"

On September 7th a new parliament will be elected in Morocco. What may change should the Islamist forces gain strength, as has been predicted? Martina Sabra spoke with the French political scientist Malika Zeghal
The Countries of Central and Southeastern Europe

Tarnished Relationship to Ankara

Similar to western Europe, the new EU members in central and southeastern Europe initially gave positive signals regarding Turkey's EU membership bid, but these views have shifted toward skepticism or even rejection. A summary by Emil Mintchev
Elections in Turkey

Beyond Kemalism

Election results in Turkey have put to rest the lie that the AKP is merely an obscure Islamic secret society. Yet, the results also present a great danger. The newly found strength of the AKP will be difficult to control, says Ömer Erzeren