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Parents Circle – Families Forum

Working towards Reconciliation

The Israeli-Palestinian organisation Parents Circle – Families Forum is made up of families who have lost close relatives in the conflict and want to work towards reconciliation. A report by Thomas Becker
Best of Qantara.de 2020

2020 in review: Qantara's 'Top Ten'

Last year was one of a kind. 2020 saw the rapid spread of the coronavirus pandemic, putting a stop to the hajj. Though peace in the Middle East remains a pipedream, there was something of a diplomatic thaw. At the same time, human rights across the region remain under attack. Here are Qantara.de's ten most read articles of 2020
Hisham Matar's Novel ''Anatomy of a Disappearance''

The Trauma of Loss

In his first novel, Libyan writer Hisham Matar addressed the impact that the trauma of the Gaddafi dictatorship had on his own family. His new book focuses on how a boy's life is overshadowed by the disappearance of his father. By Volker Kaminski
Israel at 75

A nation more divided than ever

As Israel prepares to mark Independence Day, the country is at a crossroads. A planned judicial reform by the far-right government has led to deep divisions. By Tania Kraemer
Rebuilding after the earthquakes in Turkey

The determination and resilience of Antakya

The multicultural, historical city of Antakya was devastated by the earthquakes that struck the region on 6 February, but its inhabitants are fighting to save its heritage and community. Ayse Karabat reports from south-eastern Turkey
Filming Lebanon’s all-women metal band "Slave to Sirens"

Heavy metal combats the Beirut blues

U.S. filmmaker Rita Baghdadi’s film following an all-female Lebanese metal band is well worth a watch. It’s the story of five fascinating young women embarking on their careers as their country falls apart. By Rene Wildangel
United Kingdom

Diversity – merely window-dressing?

"Diversity" is the order of the day; everyone is focused on diversity. But our popular understanding of diversity falls far short of the mark. By Daniel Bax
Israel writers protest

"They want control of our books"

Writers have barely been visible in the recent nationwide protests against the new Israeli government's reforms. Now, however, things have taken a dramatic turn. By Joseph Croitoru
"The Damned Don't Cry"

Moroccan melodrama without the tears

Covering a wide range of themes from rape and prostitution to poverty, homosexuality, and religious fanaticism, Fyzal Boulifa's latest film treats its subject matter in a delicate – if disturbing – way. By Shady Lewis Botros
Interview with Nilüfer Göle

Shifting Identities and the Stakes of Turkish Democracy

Turkey faces tough decisions at home and abroad, from how to handle heterogeneous identities as they become visible in the public sphere to the role it will play as a model for emerging Middle Eastern democracies. Juliana DeVries interviews the prominent Turkish sociologist Nilüfer Göle