Dialogue Across Borders aims to provide objective and independent documentation, reporting, interpretation, analysis, and commentary of cultural, social, and religious issues concerning emerging perspectives on intercultural and interreligious relations. Emerging Perspectives on Intercultural and Interreligious Relations. The objective is to foster greater understanding and tolerance between peoples of different cultures and convictions. DAB believes that this understanding will help reduce tensions - a factor greatly needed to enhance development in the Arab world.