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What the Iran Protests Mean for Us—Kamin Mohammadi

What the Iran Protests Mean for Us—Kamin Mohammadi

British-Iranian writer Kamin Mohammadi is a keen observer of the women-led movement that is roiling Iran after the...

15 OCTOBER 2022 • By Kamin Mohammadi
Sudden Journeys: Israel’s Intimate Separations—Part 1

Sudden Journeys: Israel’s Intimate Separations—Part 1

In a new three-part travel series on Israel/Palestine, Jenine Abboushi lays bare the surveillance state.

26 SEPTEMBER 2022 • By Jenine Abboushi
Vocalist Samira Brahmia Bridges France and Algeria with Love

Vocalist Samira Brahmia Bridges France and Algeria with Love

For her 11th TMR music column, Melissa Chemam interviews the Algerian-French diva Samira Brahmia.

19 SEPTEMBER 2022 • By Melissa Chemam
Unapologetic Palestinians, Reactionary Germans

Unapologetic Palestinians, Reactionary Germans

Abir Kopty argues that German guilt is being used to silence Palestinians and others who protest on their...

15 SEPTEMBER 2022 • By Pierre Daum
A Palestinian Musician Thrives in France: Yousef Zayed’s Journey

A Palestinian Musician Thrives in France: Yousef Zayed’s Journey

In her 10th music column for TMR, Melissa Chemam profiles Palestinian oud performer and percussionist Yousef Zayed, who...

22 AUGUST 2022 • By Melissa Chemam
Salman Rushdie, Aziz Nesin and our Lingering Fatwas

Salman Rushdie, Aziz Nesin and our Lingering Fatwas

Storyteller Sahand Sahebdivani remembers the late Turkish firebrand Aziz Nesin who wanted to translate Salman Rushdie's "The Satanic...

22 AUGUST 2022 • By Steve Sabella
Who is Poet-Translator Mbarek Sryfi?

Who is Poet-Translator Mbarek Sryfi?

Jordan Elgrably paints a portrait of a translingual Moroccan American who champions the inbetween.

8 AUGUST 2022 • By
Tunisia—Towards the End of the Dream of Democracy

Tunisia—Towards the End of the Dream of Democracy

Our columnist on the ground in Tunis, Emna Mizouni, reluctantly reports that Tunisia's fragile democracy appears doomed.

1 AUGUST 2022 • By Raja Shehadeh
Tunisia’s Imed Alibi Crosses Borders in new “Frigya” Electronica Album

Tunisia’s Imed Alibi Crosses Borders in new “Frigya” Electronica Album

Melissa Chemam in her latest music column interviews Tunisian electro-world creator Imed Alibi.

18 JULY 2022 • By Melissa Chemam
Poetry as a Form of Madness—Review of a Friendship

Poetry as a Form of Madness—Review of a Friendship

Youssef Rahka introduces us to his Egyptian friend Maged Zaher and his seventh volume of poetry, composed in...

15 JULY 2022 • By Laila Halaby
Why I left Lebanon and Became a Transitional Citizen

Why I left Lebanon and Became a Transitional Citizen

More Lebanese live abroad than at home, and the exodus continues. Some have the option to leave, others...

27 JUNE 2022 • By Anton Shammas
World Refugee Day — What We Owe Each Other

World Refugee Day — What We Owe Each Other

World Refugee Day is the first of seven days during which refugees will be recognized in events across...

20 JUNE 2022 • By Jordan Elgrably
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