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The Alleys—Suspense and Scandal in East Amman

The Alleys—Suspense and Scandal in East Amman

Janine AlHadidi reviews the gritty mystery thriller set in east Amman that has Jordanians talking.

APRIL 24, 2023 • By Janine AlHadidi
Nurredin Amro’s Epic Battle to Save His Home From Demolition

Nurredin Amro’s Epic Battle to Save His Home From Demolition

For eight years, a blind Palestinian school principal has resisted persistent Israeli efforts to drive his family out...

APRIL 24, 2023 • By Nora Lester Murad
Squire, the Provocative Graphic Novel That Channels Edward Said

Squire, the Provocative Graphic Novel That Channels Edward Said

Katie Logan reviews a familiar coming-of-age story elevated by deep thinking about the nature of history, empire and...

APRIL 24, 2023 • By Katie Logan
When a Country is not a Country—the Chimera of Borders

When a Country is not a Country—the Chimera of Borders

Writer-photographer Ara Oshagan mediates on the borders between North and South Korea and the blockaded enclave of Artsakh.

APRIL 17, 2023 • By Ara Oshagan
Artsakh and the Truth About the Legend of Monte Melkonian

Artsakh and the Truth About the Legend of Monte Melkonian

Seta Kabranian-Melkonian, author and widow of the late Monte “Avo” Melkonian, commander of the Artsakh War for Independence,...

APRIL 17, 2023 • By Seta Kabranian-Melkonian
Remembering the Armenian Genocide From Lebanon

Remembering the Armenian Genocide From Lebanon

Mireille Rebeiz remembers her Tante Rose and the lore of Armenian culture-history in Lebanon, where forgetting is endemic.

APRIL 17, 2023 • By Mireille Rebeiz
Recommended Reading: Armenia Across Dislocation and Diaspora

Recommended Reading: Armenia Across Dislocation and Diaspora

Mischa Geracoulis presents an eclectic list of 10 books that delve into the Armenian experience, including memoir, fiction...

APRIL 17, 2023 • By Mischa Geracoulis
Seven Winters in Tehran and the Execution of Reyhaneh Jabbari

Seven Winters in Tehran and the Execution of Reyhaneh Jabbari

Malu Halasa talks to the director of a new documentary exposing the cruelty of Iran's Islamic regime.

APRIL 10, 2023 • By Malu Halasa
In Luxor, Egypt Projects Renewed Tourism Economy

In Luxor, Egypt Projects Renewed Tourism Economy

Art historian William Carruthers explores the modern city of Luxor and the ancient site of Thebes along the...

APRIL 10, 2023 • By William Carruthers
Yallah Gaza! Presents the Case for Gazan Humanity

Yallah Gaza! Presents the Case for Gazan Humanity

A new documentary on Gaza from Roland Nurier is touring France and screening in diverse film festivals worldwide.

APRIL 10, 2023 • By Karim Goury
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