Most recent articles by Dagmar Wolf
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Book review: Christy Lefteri's "The Beekeeper of Aleppo"Escaping hell on earth
They have lost everything; they are deeply traumatised – and yet they refuse to give up hope. In “The Beekeeper of Aleppo“, bestselling author Christy Lefteri focuses on the plight of thousands and thousands of refugees. Dagmar Wolf read the book
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Book review: Charlie Englishʹs "The book smugglers of Timbuktu"Of myths and heroes
Timbuktu, the ancient desert city in Mali, has always been shrouded in myths. Charlie English’s "The book smugglers of Timbuktu" proves that the city has not lost its magic. By Dagmar Wolf
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Female jihadistsWhy women go to Holy War
Worldwide, the number of women joining the “holy war”, or jihad, is increasing. What causes them do so? And what role do they play within jihadist organisations? Two Jordanian Islamism experts have devoted their most recent study to exploring just these questions
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Non-fiction: Rania Abouzeidʹs "No turning back"The humans behind the headlines
A brutal war has been raging in Syria for almost eight years now, yet the international community seems to be losing interest. In a moving first-hand account, journalist Rania Abouzeid vividly portrays the people affected by the war. Dagmar Wolf read the book
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Book review: Saphia Azzeddineʹs "Bilqiss""Just being born a woman is a provocation"
"Bilqiss" is a provocative novel that hit French bookstands in 2015, telling a sardonic tale of a courageous woman in an unidentified Muslim country where it is a crime to read poetry, use make-up or own lingerie. By Dagmar Wolf
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Syrian refugee childrenUrgent action required
Eight years of war in Syria have meant eight years of children being permanently exposed to violence. Many of them have been forced to leave their homes and now live in southern Syria, Jordan or Lebanon – often in precarious conditions. By Dagmar Wolf
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Syria's Civil WarPromoting Democracy
The Syrian conflict is dangerous and complex. A recent publication points out how western governments might promote the pro-democracy forces in the country. By Dagmar Wolf