The article explores the complexities of transitioning to democracy after dictatorships, focusing on examples from post-Nazi Germany, post-Franco Spain, and the current situation in Syria. It highlights the struggle to reintegrate former regime officials while addressing societal trauma and demands…

Swiss author Zora del Buono has been awarded the Swiss Book Prize for her novel ‘Seinetwegen,’ which explores the trauma of losing her father in a car accident when she was just eight months old. The award ceremony took place…

Aziz Abu Sarah, a Palestinian peace activist, transformed his profound grief over his brother’s tragic death at the hands of Israeli soldiers into a commitment to peace. After years of hatred and a political focus rooted in revenge, Abu Sarah…