Middle East and Maghreb

View of Jerusalem with the Dome of the Rock, as seen from the Mount of Olives

Israel and the Palestinian territories

The conflict between Israelis and Palestinians is at the centre of the many different conflict areas in the Middle East.
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Cooling installation in a nuclear reactor © Photothek

The conflict surrounding Iran’s nuclear programme

Major doubts and questions about the nature of its nuclear programme have dogged Iransince 2002. more

Anti-government protests in Jemen © picture-alliance/dpa

Between turmoil and a fresh start

The Arab world is in upheaval. Since January, 2011 demonstrations and protests have changed the region.
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Iraq

From 2003 onwards Germany quickly reestablished its traditionally close ties with Iraq and has been providing it with wideranging assistance. Our engagement is intended to support the country’s efforts to build a pluralistic, democratic, peaceful and stable society. more

Arab League session © picture-alliance/dpa

The Arab League

Recently, the Arab League has gained in importance as a result of the Arab Spring. The organization, which was founded in 1945, has 22 members and has its permanent seat in Cairo.

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Gulf Cooperation Council

The member states of the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf are Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. This regional organization is the European Union’s most important trading partner in the Arab world. more

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