ESCALATION - The Battle for the Middle East and the Shifting World Order

  • The Israel-Iran conflict has entered an unprecedented spiral of escalation, shaking the Middle East like never before - with global repercussions.
  • A gripping firsthand report and profound analysis in one, capturing the pulse of the latest developments in real-time.
  • English sample translation available.

The conflict between Israel and Iran has reached a new stage of escalation with the recent open confrontation and the military intervention of the United States. Following the events of October 7, 2023, and the violent conflict in Gaza, the Middle East has been plunged into a new phase of radical upheaval, fatally cementing the enemy images between Jews and Muslims. This conflict does not only shake the entire region; under the tense influence of the USA, China, and Russia in the Middle East, it also signals a struggle for a new world order - with immediate consequences, not least for Europe.

German-Iranian journalist Shahrzad Eden Osterer and veteran Middle East correspondent Richard C. Schneider examine the causes of this intensifying confrontation, revealing the complex power structures and ideologies hidden behind it. A gripping report on the pulse of the latest developments - and a profound analysis that demonstrates what is currently happening in the world's most dangerous crisis region and what lies ahead.

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  • Publisher: Rowohlt Berlin
  • Release: 18.09.2026
  • ISBN: 978-3-7371-0255-1
  • 256 Pages
  • Authors: Shahrzad Eden OstererRichard C. Schneider

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Shahrzad Eden Osterer

Shahrzad Eden Osterer , born in Tehran in 1984, decided to leave her homeland at the age of twenty. Since 2010, she has worked as a journalist and author for various media outlets, most notably for ARD (Germany’s flagship public broadcaster). As a sought-after expert, she regularly comments on the Middle East, antisemitism, and women’s rights. Through her reporting and her deep ties to Iranian civil society, she is recognized as one of the most prominent voices on Iran in the German-speaking world.

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Richard C. Schneider

Richard C. Schneider , born in 1957, is a journalist, author, and filmmaker. From 2006 to 2015, he served as ARD bureau chief and chief correspondent in Tel Aviv, later becoming head of TV and chief correspondent at the ARD studio in Rome in 2016. Until the end of 2022, he worked as an editor-at-large and filmmaker for ARD. He is also a regular contributor to Der Spiegel , writing on Israel and the Middle East. His recent works include the four-part documentary series Die Sache mit den Juden (2021), which explores antisemitism in Germany, and the Spiegel bestseller Die Sache mit Israel . Richard C. Schneider lives in Munich.