Gerald Drißner

Berlin, Germany

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Gerald Drißner is a journalist and writer of narrative nonfiction who is keen on exploring unexpected angles.  He is currently based in Berlin, Germany.

The award-winning author (Axel Springer Preis, etc.) is equipped with twenty years of prolific writing experience. He writes reportages and features as well as interviews, background stories, and analyses.

Gerald holds a Master’s degree in economics (Diplom-Volkswirt). His passion, however, is Arabic and the Arab World. He has lived in Arab and Islamic countries for more than a decade and witnessed the Arab Spring firsthand in Egypt. Gerald has been specializing in Arabic grammar and is the author of acclaimed books about Arabic grammar for laymen.

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"Glücklick ist tot" Over the past decade, Gerald has received several awards including the Axel Springer Prize, Germany’s most prestigious award for young journalists. He received this award for a story about Khalid Said, a young Egyptian who was beaten to death in 2010 – and later became a trigger and symbol for the uprising in 2011.

The Arabic verb: “to behave like Adolf Hitler”

01 Oct 2017 | Arabic for Nerds

The article explores the peculiar Arabic verb 'tahatlara,' meaning 'to behave like Adolf Hitler,' found in Hans Wehr's dictionary. It delves into the morphology of quadriliteral Arabic verbs and their occasional use for foreign names. The text also discusses the historical context of Adolf Hitler's influence in the Arab world, including the translation and distribution of 'Mein Kampf.' Despite the Nazi ideology's racial biases, Hitler was praised in some Arab regions for opposing colonial powers like France and Great Britain.

The nuclear deal with Iran has many winners - but also some losers

14 Jul 2015 | www.stern.de

The nuclear deal with Iran, negotiated by the US, EU, China, Russia, France, the UK, and Germany, aims to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons. While the deal is seen as a diplomatic victory and a potential shift in Middle Eastern geopolitics, it faces strong opposition from Israel and skepticism from Gulf states. The agreement could reintegrate Iran into the global economy, benefiting both Iran and Western businesses. However, it also raises concerns about regional power dynamics, particularly between Iran and Saudi Arabia. The article highlights the complex interplay of international relations, regional politics, and the potential for change in longstanding diplomatic stances.