Tracks East

With music banned by the Taliban, Afghan refugees in Pakistan want to keep their musical traditions alive.

18 years after American troops first arrived in Afghanistan, the United States has announced their withdrawal. Can the Afghan forces keep the Taliban at bay without help from NATO?

Since the Taliban retook Kabul in August 2021, the humanitarian situation has deteriorated considerably. Afghanistan remains the world's largest producer of opium and the country also has high rates of addiction. The Taliban is trying to rid the country of heroin addicts, with particularly brutal methods.

Since the Taliban's return to power, Fawzia Koofi has been forced to continue her fight for women’s rights in exile.

The last foreign troops are leaving Afghanistan, leading to fears of a Taliban resurgence

 Whilst the Afghan government negotiates with the Taliban, babies seem to have become targets in a never-ending war.

Masha Borzunova meets a Russian deserter who tells how he went from being a war hero to an ostracised traitor of his country.

Prosperous modern India hides vast inequalities. But is the world’s most populous nation on the up or on the way out?

Opposing the Neom project in Saudi Arabia can get you put in prison or killed.

An official candidate for EU membership, Serbia has not applied sanctions against Moscow and has a good relationship with Beijing. 

From queer cake sitting to sex positive tasting evenings, Tracks finds out about food and sexuality.

Andrzej Wajda gives us a rich and deep self-assessment of his body of work, towards the end of his life

Not all nipples are the same. On Instagram or Facebook female breasts are censured whereas the bare male torso is not. Some artists are challenging this double standard. 

Is happiness found in tidying? Ronja von Rönne investigates how to live a more organised life.

With ecstatic dancing and rare soul records, the Northern Soul subculture is experiencing a resurgence.

Using the latest technology, researchers are discovering the bright colours of ancient Greek art and architecture.  

How can we have more fulfilling sex? Ronja von Rönne meets couples and singles who have reinvented their sexuality.

A look back at the Jeffrey Epstein's life and how the Epstein Files are exposing corruption at the highest level.

Whether at work or on a date - self-confidence makes many things easier. Ronja von Rönne meets people who have overcome their insecurities.

Jean-Michel Jarre sets up his equipment on Seville's Plaza de España for an immersive concert-show.

The Iranian regime is under threat both from outside by the United States and Israel, and from inside: many Iranians want an end to authoritarianism. 

You can’t get rid of the ‘oldest profession in the world,’ but European countries are grappling with how to regulate the sex trade.

From queer cake sitting to sex positive tasting evenings, Tracks finds out about food and sexuality.

Since Elizabeth II passed away, and Charles III took the throne in 2022,  more British people are questioning the legitimacy of the Monarchy

With their adopted daughter and foster twins, Jana and Hartmut want to leave Germany for a new life in Greece.