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World Picks from the Editors: Dec 9 — Dec 22

World Picks from the Editors: Dec 9 — Dec 22

The editors of The Markaz Review recommend several cultural world events.

DECEMBER 8, 2023 • By TMR
The Palestine Laboratory and Gaza: An Excerpt

The Palestine Laboratory and Gaza: An Excerpt

Antony Loewenstein, winner of Australia's highest journalism award, presents his latest exploration of Israel and Palestine.

DECEMBER 4, 2023 • By Antony Loewenstein
On the Herculean Task of Translating Joyce’s Ulysses into Kurdish

On the Herculean Task of Translating Joyce’s Ulysses into Kurdish

Kawa Nemir felt he'd been preparing to undertake the translation of James Joyce's masterpiece his whole life...

NOVEMBER 28, 2023 • By Kaya Genç
“My Father’s Last Meal”—a Kurdish Tale

“My Father’s Last Meal”—a Kurdish Tale

In the aftermath of his father's death by shrapnel from an Iraqi shell, Dilan Qadir contends with a...

NOVEMBER 28, 2023 • By Dilan Qadir
First Kurdish Sci-Fi Collection is Rooted in the Past

First Kurdish Sci-Fi Collection is Rooted in the Past

Matt Broomfield reviews the first anthology of Kurdish science fiction, one that envisions new possibilities for Kurdish self-determination.

NOVEMBER 28, 2023 • By Matthew Broomfield
Gaza vs. Mosul from a Medical and Humanitarian Standpoint

Gaza vs. Mosul from a Medical and Humanitarian Standpoint

Ahmed Twaij, a physician and journalist with experience in Iraq and other war zones, argues Hamas and ISIS...

NOVEMBER 27, 2023 • By Ahmed Twaij
Palestinian Artists & Anti-War Supporters of Gaza Cancelled

Palestinian Artists & Anti-War Supporters of Gaza Cancelled

Nada Ghosn on censored and cancelled voices, many of whom have called for an end to the assault...

NOVEMBER 27, 2023 • By Nada Ghosn
World Picks from the Editors: Nov 24 – Dec 10

World Picks from the Editors: Nov 24 – Dec 10

The editors of The Markaz Review recommend several of the best cultural events happening now around the world.

NOVEMBER 24, 2023 • By TMR
Bahar: 22 years in the Life of a Compulsory Hijabi in Teheran

Bahar: 22 years in the Life of a Compulsory Hijabi in Teheran

Joumana Haddad tells the true story of a young Iranian woman in Tehran, albeit vehicled by fiction.

NOVEMBER 20, 2023 • By Joumana Haddad
Iranian Women Photographers: Life, Freedom, Music, Art & Hair

Iranian Women Photographers: Life, Freedom, Music, Art & Hair

Malu Halasa reviews the latest book on Iranian women photographers by Anahita Ghabaian Etehadieh alongside two new books...

NOVEMBER 20, 2023 • By Malu Halasa
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