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Iraqi Refugees

A Huge Burden for Syria

Hundreds of thousands of Iraqi refugees are overwhelming the Syrian health and education system and driving up real estate prices. There are also fears that the civil war in Iraq will lead to tension among exiled Iraqis, reports Viktor Kocher
Iraqi Refugees in Germany

Stripped of Asylum Status

Over three million Iraqis have been forced to leave their country, resulting in the largest refugee crisis in the Middle East since 1948. At the same time, the German government has been revoking the asylum status of Iraqi refugees. Beate Hinrichs reports
Interview with Fuad Rifka

At Home in German Thought

The Syro-Lebanese poet and thinker Fuad Rifka is currently working on a new bilingual anthology of German poetry in Berlin. Youssef Hijazi spoke to him about his love of German culture and about the difficulties of translation
Muslims and Copts in Egypt

Dancing on the Volcano

About ten percent of the Egypt population are Coptic Christians. Contrary to the official position of the government, there are frequent tensions between the two population groups. Nelly Youssef reports
The Integrative Power of Football

Those who score, get to pray to Allah

It appears as if Islam is always perceived only as a threat. Yet, when soccer players pray to Allah, it is a popularly acclaimed declaration of faith. Nonetheless, the football pitch still has a long way to go to becoming a multicultural paradise, says Claus Leggewie
FIFA World Cup 2014: Algeria

"My money's on Algeria and Russia"

The Algerian national squad are aiming to realise a dream at the World Cup in Brazil: to finally make it through to the second round. Algerian sports commentator Hafiz Deraji believes this is eminently possible and that Algeria and Russia will survive the group stage. He spoke to Adil Chroat
The Perception of Muslims in the German Media

Heavy on the Clichés

A recent study shows that Muslims are often negatively portrayed in the German media. Is this really the case? The research indicates that this trend has been in evidence since 9/11. Klaudia Prevezanos has the details
EU's Political Ties with Syria

Tough Negotiations for Partnership Treaty

After almost one year of bargaining and bickering, Syria and the European Union were able to initiate a partnership treaty - the US continues its sanctions policy. Bernd Riegert reports from Brussels
European Migration Policy

Unqualified Migrants Not Wanted

Until now European states have regarded control of immigration policy as part of their sovereign powers. As a result, they were initially hesitant about EU-wide cooperation, but now there are signs that they are developing a common line. Bernhard Schmid reports
Contemporary Arab Literature in the West

"Lisan" – Paving the Way for an Underdog Literature

When in 2004 the Arabic world was the guest of honor at the world's largest book fair in Germany, hopes were soaring high that Arab literature might now find a larger readership. But as it turns out, it is still dependent on individual initiatives. Stephan Milich reports