Cultural magazine promoting the dialogue with the Islamic world

About Fikrun

Fikrun wa Fann is a cultural magazine that encourages and makes a contribution towards shaping cultural exchange between Germany and Islam-orientated cultural groups. Authors from Germany, Europe and the Islamic world have their say alongside other international voices. In addition to information and dialogue with and within Islam-orientated countries, Fikrun wa Fann also offers a literary forum for current socio-political debates.

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Fikrun Issue 98 “Coming to Terms with the Past”
Very few societies have the good fortune to boast a truly unproblematic, non-violent past. Dark corners are often found even in exemplary democracies that have not fought in wars. Switzerland is one example. Despite its neutral status during World War Two, its role in the theft of valuable assets by the Nazis was a highly problematic one. However, the Bergier Report was later exemplary in calling Switzerland to account for the part it played in assisting National Socialism. More ...

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