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After the local elections in Turkey

An end to AKP rule?

Last week's local election results in Turkey are a setback for the ruling AKP party and President Erdogan – but do they also herald an end to the party's uncontested power?
Political transition wishful thinking in Libya?

"Dangerous status quo" – UN Special Envoy resigns

After "stubborn resistance" by Libya's major political stakeholders, Abdoulaye Bathily, the UN special envoy for Libya, has resigned. Analysts say his replacement will need to disrupt the "dangerous" status quo
Get out of Gaza

Exploiting the Palestinians

In view of the catastrophic situation in Gaza, Palestinians all over the world are trying to get relatives out of the sealed-off enclave. Unscrupulous Egyptian businessmen are cashing in on people's desperation. Qantara.de reports from Cairo
Joseph Croitoru's "Al-Aqsa oder Tempelberg"

Zeroing in on the Middle East conflict

In his latest book – "Al Aqsa oder Tempelberg " – historian Joseph Croitoru traces the struggle for Jerusalem's most holy sites, warning that a storm is brewing in the Temple Mount conflict. Daniel Bax read the book for Qantara.de
Morocco-Europe relations

Unauthorised brokers obstructing Schengen visas

Morocco's system for allocating Schengen visa application appointments has been hijacked by unauthorised brokers. Moroccans are finding travelling to Europe increasingly difficult, despite the lifting of pandemic-related travel restrictions in 2022. Ismail Azzam reports
General election in Modi's India

"Muslims are the principal target"

With elections on 19 April, India looks set to re-elect Narendra Modi's BJP party, greenlighting an ongoing process of Hinduisation on the subcontinent. The persecution of Muslims and other minorities will intensify. Yet India has little to fear in the way of criticism from its Western allies, says political scientist Achin Vanaik
Graffiti in Tunisia

A Weapon for Civil Resistance

After the revolution, Tunisia pours its troubles on its walls. Artists celebrate the people's victory through mural blows. Graffiti invades the cities' walls. Thameur Mekki reports from Tunis
Istanbul's 42nd Film Festival

Between two quakes

Other high-profile film festivals would be hard pushed to match the intensity with which cinematic art collides with reality at the Istanbul Film Festival. Stefan Weidner attended for Qantara.de
Pakistani Cartoon Series

Superhero in a Burqa

A burqa-wearing superhero? The first episode of Haroon Rashid's animated "Burka Avenger" has been broadcast in Pakistan. The creator of the series says he wants to create a role model for girls in his country. By Rachel Baig
The Media in Iraq

Fostering Democracy through Commercial Advertising

In order to be able to produce unbiased reporting, media outlets need to be independent. But in Iraq, most of the media outlets are funded interest groups who exert a massive influence on the way they report. Friederike Ott reports