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Interview with Philipp Ackermann, Germany's Ambassador to India

The Greek-Turkish rivalry is increasing tensions among the Mediterranean countries. Political scientist Ioannis N. Grigoriadis explains what role Turkey and Libya play in this and why a new wave of refugees to Crete is difficult to prevent

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The director of the German Orient Institute, Andreas Reinicke, on refugee flows from Iran, German interests and the (slim) prospects of peace

First meeting between Federal Chancellor Christian Stocker and Friedrich Merz in Berlin: Unity on migration, security and international politics

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