In its latest episode, *Tegenlicht* examines the decade following 9/11 through the perspectives of three prominent Americans: a military officer, a diplomat, and a political scientist. Each offers a distinct interpretation of the enduring l…

Following the crisis, Aftermath Network offers fresh perspectives.

The Internet as a liberating force for democracy. Evgeny Morozov, author of *The Net Delusion*, argues this is a misleading notion. He finds himself in a visual space, surrounded by twelve screens, bombarded with images and quotations.

A network of 1,400 tunnels stretches for 14 kilometers between Egypt and Gaza, forming the economic heart of the region. *Tegenlicht* ventured underground to explore the future of this borderland.

In the Netherlands, opposition to Israel often quickly veers into antisemitism. In the documentary *Tegenlicht*, Thomas von der Dunk explores how thinking about Israel is manipulated in the country by a potent combination of politics, faith…

The Netherlands can only prosper economically by fostering innovation, yet it suffers from a critical shortage of its essential resource: knowledge. The highly skilled technical personnel required for these advancements do not choose to stu…

Tegenlicht profiles two young entrepreneurs who are recruiting top Chinese talent for the Netherlands. After a rigorous selection process involving dozens of candidates, five are ultimately chosen to begin work in the country.

Rising food prices are fueling growing unrest across the globe.

Even as widespread hunger persists across much of Africa, vast tracts of fertile farmland on the continent are becoming available for purchase. Following the collapse of financial markets, astute investors have sought new ventures, and agri…

During these somber days, coinciding with the Feast of Saint Nicholas – a time when generosity and the spirit of shared bounty are celebrated – the editorial team of Tegenlicht presents a special broadcast for you.

Tegenlicht welcomes the new year with its familiar Agenda program, traditionally offering a look ahead and bold predictions that often prove strikingly accurate throughout the year.

Not Steve Jobs, nor Barack Obama, nor Mark Zuckerberg, nor Mark Rutte, but a demonstrator was recently chosen by TIME magazine as Person of the Year 2011.

The financial markets react with palpable unease whenever the rating agencies announce their assessments of a nation's creditworthiness. Leaders of countries are often consumed by anxiety regarding their country’s rating. Yet, the pronounce…

It was embraced globally as the definitive solution to poverty: microcredit. Yet, in recent years, this approach has fallen out of favor. What truth lies within the celebratory narratives and the recent criticisms? Tegenlicht spoke with the…

Will it be a deeply red Monday? Around February 13th, the Greek Ministry of Finance is expected to reveal the outcome of a deal concerning the national debt. Yet, in the interim, the bankruptcy of Greece appears unavoidable. Over the past d…

Ten years ago, during the depths of Argentina's economic crisis, the Dutch program *Tegenlicht* filmed two episodes. The Argentinians depicted in the program shared their experiences of weathering the storm, revealing the inventive ways the…

When banks accumulate excessive debt, they are rescued; but when governments and individuals fall into debt, they face genuine bankruptcy.

Tegenlicht finds itself in the Basque town of Mondragón, a place where the majority of the population works within cooperatives. Here, each employee is a part-owner, and decisions regarding the company's direction are made collectively. Thi…

Vladimir Putin secured victory in the Russian presidential elections this March, in part by effectively limiting access to traditional media for his opponents. However, a vibrant parallel media landscape flourished on platforms like Faceboo…

A year has passed since the euphoria on Tahrir Square, yet the protesters’ aims remain unfulfilled. The country is governed with an iron fist, and democracy remains a distant prospect. The world's attention has largely faded. This account o…

Iran's pursuit of nuclear weapons has become a source of deep concern for Israel and the West. Calls for military action against Iran are growing increasingly insistent. The question now is not whether Iran’s nuclear facilities will be atta…

By the year 2050, three-quarters of the world's population will reside in urban areas. Recognizing the city as a vast and burgeoning market, major corporations such as Philips, IBM, Cisco, and Siemens have increasingly focused their efforts…

Imagine a world cleansed of pollution. A world powered entirely by clean energy, where water flows pure, transportation is truly sustainable, and products are manufactured with care, designed for easy recycling. This future is within reach.…

For over fifteen years, cameraman and ecologist John D. Liu has pursued a global mission: to re-green deserts and restore biodiversity. It began in 1995 with a film project documenting the Löss Plateau in China.

This summer, all media attention will turn to the European Football Championship, hosted by Poland and Ukraine. Two nations on the periphery of a European community, grappling with profound economic and political crises. In its final broadc…