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Kristin Helbergs War in Syria. Resolving a global conflict In July 2019, with hate crimes against minorities in India rising sharply, 49 eminent personalities got together and signed an open letter to the prime minister of India, Narendra Modi, stating that the slogan 'Jai Shri Ram' – Hail Lord Rama – a Hindu chant usually reserved for prayers or religious gatherings had become a war cry. By Amrita DasRead more Interview with Indian novelist Arundhati Roy: India is much more dangerous than it was ten years ago culture seeps in via satellite: The blurred borders between Pakistan and India MIddle East expert Kristin Helberg has published an authoritative book on Syria. In it, she explains why the conflict there is by no means over. In her home country of Germany, however, the Syrian debate is short on hard facts and more often than not clouded by populist Interview with Kristin Helberg on the Syria conflict: Boundless cynicism Despite ongoing peace negotiations between the United States and the Taliban, the bloody conflict in Afghanistan continues to take a heavy toll on the country’s people. Can talks with the Taliban really bring about peace? By Amin SaikalRead more The declared goal of the Abrahamic Teams is to improve how Jews, Christians and Muslims interact with and live alongside each other. The project, which originates in Germany, is now being implemented in Israel, Egypt and Morocco too. But, as Claudia Mende found out, Abrahamic Teams and interfaith dialogue: Conquering prejudice face-to-face MIddle East expert Kristin Helberg has published an authoritative book on Syria. In it, she explains why the conflict there is by no means over. In her home country of Germany, however, the Syrian debate is short on hard facts and more often than not clouded by populist Interview with Kristin Helberg on the Syria conflict: Boundless cynicism Despite internal wrangling, Germanyʹs ruling coalition partners have decided – subject to parliamentary approval – to prolong its