The focus section in this number is dedicated to the relation between religion and politics; assembled under the heading "The power of morality", contributions deal with the resurgence of religion in policy-making worldwide.

Of special interest in the European section is the article by Garton Ash who proposes several measures for the shaping of a European identity, pleading in favour of a positive definition of Europe as opposed to a nationalist approach which would highlight the differences to others.

Some articles are accessible online on the website of the editor, the German Institut für Auslandbeziehungen, together with further information sources, at this external link.