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Iran and the Arab Spring

Trapped in the System

Some members of the Iranian opposition feel that their failed Green Revolution was in many ways the model for the uprisings in the Arab world. If that is so, why has the country's pro-democracy movement not benefited from the new democratic spirit sweeping the region since the Arab Spring? Reza Hajatpour investigates
Peace Research into the Arab Spring

''A Historical Turning Point like the Fall of the Berlin Wall''

The 2011 Peace Report, which was compiled by the five largest peace research institutes in Germany, demands for more support for the Arab Spring. By Bettina Marx
Violent Crackdown in Syria

Bloody Ramadan

The government in Damascus enforces bloody crackdown on its own people during the holy month. The regime is at war with its own people and is trying to devise new explanations for the protest wave. Svenja Andersson reports
The Battle between Army and Government

A New Republic in Turkey?

Ahead of a key military meeting this week, chaired by the country's prime minister, the Turkish army has been rocked by a series of top-level resignations. Fatma Kayabal investigates the latest developments in Ankara's ongoing power struggle between the military and civil spheres
Interview with Minister of Social Affairs Aygül Özkan

''Diversity Is Better Than Closed-Mindedness''

Improved German skills, increasing numbers of immigrants in responsible positions: "Integration is progressing", deems Aygül Özkan. In this interview, the minister of social affairs for Lower Saxony demands that we not lose sight of what's been achieved in spite of all the critical debate
Mubarak Trial

A Historic Day in Cairo

Hosni Mubarak ruled Egypt for 30 years. In February, he stepped down after weeks of protest against his regime. Now, Egyptians are thrilled to see him on trial, writes Bettina Marx
Joris Luyendijk on the Prospects for Societal Change in Egypt

A Riveting Wave of Political and Religious Soul Searching

On the road to democratic and economic development, Egypt faces two major hurdles: endemic corruption, and a deadbeat educational system. But, says Joris Luyendijk, there may be hope from an unexpected corner: Islam
Mathias Rohe on Islamic Theology in Germany

Triggering Global Debates

In Germany, Islamic theology is being introduced as a university course – a much debated issue in academic terms, but also politically. In this interview, Mathias Rohe, Germany's most renowned academic expert on Sharia law, talks about what this means for the development of Islam in Germany and, potentially, on a global level
Popular Uprising in Yemen

Saleh, Enemy Number One

Politically speaking, the Yemeni opposition movement is extremely heterogeneous and therefore finds it difficult to act in concert. The only goal they all share is to bring about the resignation of the President. By Albrecht Metzger
Omar ''Bombino'' Moctar

Rebel Music from the Sahara

After years of struggle, many of the Tuareq rebels have switched to making music in order to promote their people's cultural identity. One of the most remarkable "former rebel musicians" is Omar "Bombino" Moctar. Richard Marcus introduces the man and his music