Death by Design: Capital Punishment as an Instrument of Governance and Oppression in Iran Published: 30 June 2025 Analysis In the shadow of the war with Israel, the Iranian regime stepped up its internal repression and resorted to even more politically motivated executions. As long as there are no real political consequences for the regime, state violence through capital punishment will continue. By Rezvaneh Mohammadi
Europe must emancipate itself from the USA in the Middle East Published: 25 March 2025 Comment In order not to jeopardize a lasting peace solution in the Middle East, the EU must emancipate itself from the USA. International law should be the guiding principle here, writes Simon Ilse, Head of Office in Ramallah. By Simon Ilse
Israel: “We have lost sight of peace” Published: 16 October 2024 Interview On 7 October 2023, peace activist Vivian Silver was killed by Hamas in her home in Kibbutz Be'eri. Since then, her son Yonatan Zeigen has been campaigning for an end to the war in Gaza and a solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Hannah El-Hitami spoke to him.
For the People, Not the Regime: A Critical Look at Europe’s Relations With Egypt Published: 9 September 2024 Commentary The economic situation in Egypt is becoming increasingly hopeless and protests are being suppressed. Europe must place the security of the people at the center of its relations with Egypt in order to improve the situation in the long term. By Anna Schwarz
Arab Revolution in Egypt: “We Felt That the World Was Ours” Published: 27 August 2024 Longread The Arab revolutions changed the lives of a whole generation. But it also had an impact on those who were children in 2011. How are they still being impacted by this moment? A conversation between two witnesses. By Wizza and Inaam Hanim
The EU Needs an Iran Strategy, Not Just »More Sanctions« Published: 14 May 2024 Analysis European policymakers need to rethink their approach to Iran and formulate a new policy that puts people and human security at its core. Such an approach would center on a consistent human rights perspective and the sustained support for civil society. By Cornelius Adebahr and Barbara Mittelhammer
Silenced Voices, Rising Movement: The Fight for LGBTQ+ Rights in Iran Published: 4 April 2024 Analysis Despite enormous challenges, the LGBTQ+ movement in Iran has come a long way in the last years. Queer individuals actively participated in the Women, Life, Freedom protests. However, the isolation and solitary existence of the movement remains a challenge. By Rezvaneh Mohammadi
The Two-State Solution in the Twenty-First Century Published: 25 January 2024 Commentary The terrorist attack against Israel showed that the status quo in the Middle East is as dangerous as it is unsustainable. Peace between Israel and the Palestinians, based on a two-state solution, is not just a lofty diplomatic dream; it is a practical political necessity. By Joschka Fischer
Emergency aid after earthquake in Morocco - In solidarity with our partners Published: 14 September 2023 Appeal for donations A devastating earthquake has killed, injured or deprived thousands of Moroccans of their livelihoods. We are working in the region and have compiled a list of trusted organizations that are helping in need and rely on donations.
“Supporting Israel means opposing the hostile takeover of Israel” Published: 4 August 2023 Interview A broad protest movement has been taking to the streets against the legislative plans of the Israeli government for months. With Frances Raday we have talked about the recent developments in Israel. She is a professor of law, human rights expert and a vocal critic of the current Israeli government.