Reflections - Overview

Thursday 16. of March 2006 The making of yet another war – regime change in Iran

Watching closely the ‘cold warriors’ around President Bush in recent days and weeks lets one notice a change in focus. Iran has become the key target. State Secretary C. Rice speaks about a regime that suppresses its own people....

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Tuesday 14. of March 2006 Atlantis in times of climate change

The year 2002 will always remain etched in people's memories as the year of catastrophic floods in the catchment of the Elbe. These floods were subject of many heated discussions since the economical and cultural losses they...

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Tuesday 28. of February 2006 Who takes the responsibility for Iraq spiralling into sectarian violence?

Western silence about its own responsibility for having invaded Iraq makes it doubtful that political consequences are drawn in time to prevent further waves of hatred sweeping Muslim masses. After the bombs ripped apart the...

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Sunday 19. of February 2006 A tribute to Heinrich Heine – 150 years later a poetic reflection not from exile, but outside of Germany

There are several ways of honoring a poet but one being often overlooked is simply letting the impact of his written words be felt. No one stands in the way if you wish to read poetry, would be the obvious answer, but who will...

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Wednesday 08. of February 2006 The making of a modern picture dispute: caricature and religious sentiments

The twelve cartoons printed by a Danish newspaper and the reaction of the Muslim world reminds of the picture dispute that took place in the 5th century between the Roman Catholic Church and the Orthodox Church. Then the Roman...

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