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Film Review: Maysoon Pachachi’s “Our River…Our Sky” in Iraq

Film Review: Maysoon Pachachi’s “Our River…Our Sky” in Iraq

Nadje Al-Ali finds that Maysoon Pachachi’s film reflects her "long-standing commitment to highlight experiences of ordinary Iraqis, especially...

MAY 30, 2022 • By Nadje Al-Ali
Israel and Palestine: Focus on the Problem, Not the Solution

Israel and Palestine: Focus on the Problem, Not the Solution

Mark Habeeb proposes a sensible approach to studying the problem of the lack of peace in Israel-Palestine.

MAY 30, 2022 • By Mark Habeeb
Baghdad Art Scene Springs to Life as Iraq Seeks Renewal

Baghdad Art Scene Springs to Life as Iraq Seeks Renewal

Hadani Ditmars, fresh from a return trip to Iraq, surveys the burgeoning plastic arts scene.

MAY 23, 2022 • By Hadani Ditmars
2022 Webby Honoree Documents Queer Turkish Icon

2022 Webby Honoree Documents Queer Turkish Icon

İlker Hepkaner reviews a web documentary on the fascinating trajectory of Turkey's late icon, Zeki Müren.

MAY 23, 2022 • By Jeff Warner
France’s new Culture Minister Meets with Racist Taunts

France’s new Culture Minister Meets with Racist Taunts

Rosa Maria Branche welcomes Rima Abdul Malak as Macron's choice for the new Minister of Culture.

MAY 23, 2022 • By Yossi Khen
Tamino, Soothing Sonic Innovator, Goes on Post-Pandemic Tour

Tamino, Soothing Sonic Innovator, Goes on Post-Pandemic Tour

Melissa Chemam profiles the Arab-Belgian singer-songwriter Tamino-Amir, as he prepares to go on tour.

MAY 23, 2022 • By Melissa Chemam
Film Review: “How to Kill a Cloud” Brings Rain to the UAE

Film Review: “How to Kill a Cloud” Brings Rain to the UAE

Farah Abdessamad is fascinated by a climate change documentary about would-be rainmakers in the UAE.

MAY 16, 2022 • By Danielle Haque
Theocracy Looms in Anti-Abortion Opinions of the Supreme Court

Theocracy Looms in Anti-Abortion Opinions of the Supreme Court

I. Rida Mahmood remembers the story of a home abortion in Amman and thanks her lucky stars she...

MAY 16, 2022 • By I. Rida Mahmood
Fragmented Love in Alison Glick’s “The Other End of the Sea”

Fragmented Love in Alison Glick’s “The Other End of the Sea”

Nora Lester Murad reviews a "far-fetched" story of a marriage between a Palestinian Muslim and an American Jew.

MAY 16, 2022 • By Youssef Rakha
Algerian Art on the 60th Anniversary of Algeria’s Independence

Algerian Art on the 60th Anniversary of Algeria’s Independence

Melissa Chemam reviews two major exhibitions devoted to Algerian artists and the rebel leader Abd el-Kader, at Paris...

MAY 9, 2022 • By Melissa Chemam
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