The anger of the Tunisians and the Egyptians towards the autocratic regimes in their countries has triggered an unprecedented revolt in several states in the Arab world. Our dossier provides an insight into the factors that led to the unrest and an overview of current developments more »
After the attacks of 9/11 Kofi Annan said that mankind has entered the new millenium through a "gate of fire". But how have relations between 'Islam' and 'the West' changed since Al Qaida attacked the US ten years ago? In this dossier, Qantara.de takes a look. More...
Few political issues are as contested as Turkey's possible accession to the European Union. Will Ankara be able to meet all the criteria in the long term? In our dossier, sponsored by the Ernst Reuter Initiative, we take a look at political, societal and cultural relations between Turkey and Europe more »
There are historical and traditional connections between Christianity and Islam. Now, during the Christmas season, and despite all the differences between the two faiths, we're looking at where they overlap and what they have in common. More »
Beyond the daily violence of the Middle East conflict, there are numerous civil society protagonists and initiatives campaigning for comprehensive peace and a two-state solution in the region. We present just a few of them in this dossier. More »
Germany has become a major target of immigration over the last few decades. Our dossier looks at the history of migration to Germany, the integration of migrants into German society, and the variety of their cultural expressions more »
The supposed "clash of civilizations" has given new impetus to interreligious dialogue involving Islam. Yet the dialogue between Catholics and Muslims in particular has been nothing less than turbulent since Benedict XVI became pope. Our dossier has all the details more »
Iran's film culture has been transformed since the Islamic revolution: from the state propaganda films to today's socially critical productions. We take a look at the various facets and examine its resonance in the West. more »
The Islamic world and Europe are home to a longstanding independent, modern music scene that transcends belly dance and folk music clichés. In this dossier we present some of its most important figures, styles and encounters. more »
