Berlin is increasingly emerging as a hub of Arab intellectual life in Europe. In this first
study of Arab culture to zoom in on the thriving metropolis the contributors shed light on the
dynamics of transformation with Arabs as agents subjects and objects of change in the spheres
of politics society and history gender demographics and migration media and culture and
education and research. The kaleidoscopic character of the collection embracing academic
articles essays interviews and photos reflects critical encounters in Berlin. It brings
together authors from inter- and multidisciplinary fields and backgrounds and invites the
readers into a much-needed conversation on contemporary transformations.
