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Afghanistan

"The War Lords Must Be Marginalised"

The new constitution expressly defines Afghanistan as a Muslim country. After years of civil war and fundamentalist tyranny, law and democracy are now meant to pave the way for a better future. Interview with Afghanistan expert Jochen Hippler
Ahmed Rashid's "Descent into Chaos"

No Peace in Afghanistan without Pakistan

In has latest book, "Descent into Chaos" the Pakistani author and journalist Ahmed Rashid writes on how, seven years after the overthrow of the Taliban, the region is still far from stable. Thomas Bärthlein has read the book
Journalism in Afghanistan

"The Media Can Change Everything"

Journalists in Afghanistan are under pressure, self-censorship is widely spread, and there is still no independent national newspaper. In this interview with Martin Gerner, Samander Rahimullah, head of the Afghan Independent Journalist Organization, talks about what is to be done
Afghanistan

Women Journalists Are Making Advances

During the reign of the Taliban, the public media were banned from everyday life. But since the overthrow of the Taliban, the media landscape in Afghanistan has perked up again. A report by Shahram Ahadi
Operation Anfal in Iraq

Victims without a Lobby

The Iraqi military campaign "Operation Anfal" began exactly 20 years ago in the Kurdish part of the country. More than 100,000 people were taken from their homes, but the ongoing conflicts in Iraq have pushed the victims out of the public consciousness. Ariana Mirza reports
The Verdict in the Trial of Saddam Hussein

How Many Deaths Can a Dictator Die?

The trial of Saddam Hussein was above all supposed to prepare the ground for a national reconciliation. Yet exactly this has not happened, says Peter Philipp in his commentary
Interview with Nuri al-Maliki

"The Time Has Come to Invest in Iraq"

In Berlin for talks with Chancellor Angela Merkel, Iraqi PM Nuri al-Maliki spoke to DW about how his battle-scarred country is getting back on its feet, and ready to welcome foreign companies. Interview by Mohamed Ibrahim
International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam

Camera on Terror

What dangers and constraints do reporters and the makers of documentary films face in crisis regions? Are they still able to produce a true picture of day-to-day reality in countries such as Iraq? By Arian Fariborz and Petra Tabeling
Forming a Government in Iraq

Maliki's Disservice to Democracy

Iraq's incumbent Prime Minister al-Maliki is doing everything to remain head of government. Election victor Allawi looks on in disbelief on his dwindling chances of building a government while terrorists are taking advantage of the power vacuum. By Birgit Svensson
Political Power Struggle in Iraq

Turning Point with Bloodshed

State of law versus theocracy: coming up on the parliamentary elections, Iraq's party landscape is regrouping, accompanied by devastating terrorist attacks. Details from Baghdad provided by Birgit Svensson