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The first travel routes probably emerged from pilgrim trails that travelling salesmen, explorers, conquerors and adventurers followed. What connects the Balkan Route with the Silk Road? Both are considered as gateways to Europe, and which historical turning points are associated with them?
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Peter Frankopan
b. 1971, is a British historian and Professor of Global History at the University of Oxford. Frankopan regularly contributes to The New York Times, The Guardian and the China Daily; his books are international bestsellers. Recently published in German: Die neuen Seidenstraßen, 2019.
Frankopan’s book (about the new Silk Roads) is fascinating … A wake-up call to the West to keep an eye the overall picture in the rapidly changing world, and to unite to continue to have a say in everything that is to play for in the Asian century.
Rolf Brockschmidt, Der Tagesspiegel.
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Najem Wali
b. 1956, is an Iraqi writer who lives in Germany. He is a regular contributor to the Süddeutsche Zeitung, Neue Zürcher Zeitung and Die Zeit. He was awarded the Bruno Kreisky Prize for his engagement. Recently published in German: Soad und das Militär, 2021.
Najem Wali has something that eludes most opponents of the Middle East conflict: empathy and the willingness to see things from the adversary’s viewpoint as well.
Klara Obermüller, Neue Zürcher Zeitung
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