Zionism’s Excellent Adventure
Israel is offering a new narrative, or tagline rather, to replace its long-standing, self-appointed “beacon to the nations” moniker.
An Eye for an Eye: A Film That Never Blinks
Filmmakers Tanaz Eshaghian and Farzad Jafari examine the brutal calculus of justice, revenge, and forgiveness in this documentary.
What We Carry into AI
Amid the fear-mongering discourse over what artificial intelligence will become, a writer ponders what we already have carried into it.
La scène musicale méditerranéenne réunie au festival Arabesques
LA 21ᵉ édition du Festival Arabesques de Montpellier a une nouvelle fois fait dialoguer les musiques, la littérature, et le spectacle vivant.
For the Love of the Theatre: An Interview with Ahmed El Attar
The playwright’s latest work, about the impact of Gaza’s genocide on one wealthy Egyptian family, recently premiered at the Avignon Festival.
“Where’s the Joke?”: An Interview with Comic Wary Nichen
For French Algerian comedian Nichen, who does stand-up in an impressive four languages, nothing is “taboo.”
Politics of the Word: Arab, Iranian, and Muslim Stand-Ups
TMR’s publisher offers a sampling of the funniest and most politically-engaged comics of our day.
Standing Up for Palestine
A Palestinian stand-up reflects on changes in comedy since October 7—in audience reception, global outrage, and the rise of “clapter.”
“We Ran the Numbers”—a short story
A wave of murderous worker uprisings forces corporate executives to confront their greatest fear.
A7a Neek: A Brief History of Egyptian Shitposting
In a country determined to police the boundaries of public morality, Egypt’s meme pages make a spectacle of transgression.
“The Fisting Gallery”—a short story
In this outrageous comedy of sex, art, and transactional desire, an Arab man turns Israeli guilt into a thriving business.
“Exposures”—a short story
With missiles flying overheard and construction workers leering, a woman decides to unwind at an expat yoga class in Amman.