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The Swimmers and the Mardini Sisters: a True Liberation Tale

The Swimmers and the Mardini Sisters: a True Liberation Tale

Syrian British novelist Rana Haddad reviews the new feature film from Sally El Hoseini on Netflix.

15 DECEMBER 2022 • By Nada Ghosn
Why Muslim Palestinian “Mo” Preferred Catholic Confession to Therapy

Why Muslim Palestinian “Mo” Preferred Catholic Confession to Therapy

As a Muslim American and scholar of Islam, Sarah Eltantawi finds the new series from Mo Amer and...

7 NOVEMBER 2022 • By Sarah Eltantawi
We Say Salt from To Speak in Salt

We Say Salt from To Speak in Salt

Poet Becky Thompson talks about her new collection of poems devoted to the migrant crisis and the struggle...

15 OCTOBER 2022 • By Becky Thompson
“Another German”—a short story by Ahmed Awadalla

“Another German”—a short story by Ahmed Awadalla

An Egyptian refugee in Berlin, longing for a home of his own, hopes love is around the corner.

15 SEPTEMBER 2022 • By Shahd Alshammari
Two Syrian Brothers Find Themselves in “We Are From There”

Two Syrian Brothers Find Themselves in “We Are From There”

Angélique Crux reviews the award-winning documentary from Lebanese filmmaker Wissam Tanios.

22 AUGUST 2022 • By Sulafa Zidani
“The Salamander”—fiction from Sarah AlKahly-Mills

“The Salamander”—fiction from Sarah AlKahly-Mills

In this magical tale set in Lebanon and on a mysterious Mediterranean island, people dream of escape while...

15 JUNE 2022 • By Sarah AlKahly-Mills
Joumana Haddad’s The Book of Queens: a Review

Joumana Haddad’s The Book of Queens: a Review

Laila Halaby on the new novel from Lebanon's multilingual feminist poet and powerhouse.

18 APRIL 2022 • By Laila Halaby
Novelist Rabih Alameddine in conversation with Dima Alzayat | The Markaz Review

Novelist Rabih Alameddine in conversation with Dima Alzayat | The Markaz Review

This online event is free to the public. RSVPs are required. REGISTER HERE.   Rabih Alameddine, winner of...

9 APRIL 2022 • By
Music in the Middle East: Bring Back Peace

Music in the Middle East: Bring Back Peace

Our music columnist Melissa Chemam, disturbed by the war in Ukraine, makes the link between Odesa and Beirut...

21 MARCH 2022 • By Melissa Chemam
Ukraine War Reminds Refugees Some Are More Equal Than Others

Ukraine War Reminds Refugees Some Are More Equal Than Others

Observing the Russia-Ukraine conflict, a Lebanese American journalist in London, married to a Syrian refugee, finds the racist...

7 MARCH 2022 • By Anna Lekas Miller
Refuge, or the Inherent Dignity of Every Human Being

Refuge, or the Inherent Dignity of Every Human Being

TMR's editor reflects on the experience of seeking home and refuge.

15 JANUARY 2022 • By Jordan Elgrably
“Europa,” Iraq’s Entry in the 94th annual Oscars, Frames Epic Refugee Struggle

“Europa,” Iraq’s Entry in the 94th annual Oscars, Frames Epic Refugee Struggle

Thomas Dallal reviews Haider Rashid's new feature film, "Europa," Iraq’s foreign feature film entry to the upcoming 94th...

15 JANUARY 2022 • By Angeles Espinosa
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