“The Summer They Heard Music”—a short story by MK Harb
There are some long, languid and even dangerous summers that Beirutis can never forget, and this is one of them.
Tag: borders
Forging Peace for Artsakh—The Debacle of Nagorno Karabagh
The latest breach of a cease fire agreement in Azerbaijan left Armenians in Artsakh with nothing to rely on, writes Seta Kabranian-Melkonian.
My Mother is a Tree—essay by Aliyeh Ataei
Aliyeh Ataei's new essay centers on a young woman exploring herself as a writer while choosing life in Paris.
Arab Theatre Grapples With Climate Change, Borders, War & Love
London-based Iraqi playwright Hassan Abdulrazak enthuses on the 2023 Shubbak theatre arts extravaganza, June 23-July 9.
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.
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, recounts the tale.
Tel Aviv-Beirut, a Film on War, Love & Borders
Franco-Egyptian filmmaker Karim Goury reviews the new feature film from Franco-Israeli director Michael Boganim.
Interview with Michale Boganim, Director of Tel Aviv-Beirut
Karim Goury talks to the director of the new feature film on war, love and borders, Tel Aviv-Beirut.
Home Under Siege: a Palestine Photo Essay
Anam Raheem spent five years working in Gaza and the West Bank, and felt herself at home among the Palestinians who befriended her.
Sudden Journeys: Israel’s Intimate Separations—Part 2
In this, the second of a three-part travel series on Israel/Palestine, Jenine Abboushi continues her dystopic journey.
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.
Phoneless in Filthy Berlin
Maisan Hamdan, a single Palestinian woman, attempts to survive in Berlin without a cell phone.
Hot Summer Playlist: “Diaspora Dreams” Drops
Mischa Geracoulis reviews dance music from the LA Armenian/Middle Eastern duo, Bei Ru and Krista Marina.
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.
Art Film Depicts the Landlocked Drama of Nagorno-Karabakh
Taline Voskeritchian reviews the latest film from Nora Martirosyan about the tiny country fought over by Armenia and Azerbaijan.