A post-graduation party in Beirut, held within striking distance of displaced citizens, reflects a broader discourse — and...
12 JUNE 2026 • By Amal Ghandour
With the Ghassaniya, a renovated theatre in Homs, a devastated Syrian community continues to rebuild after years of...
2 JANUARY 2026 • By Iason Athanasiadis
Amal Ghandour reflects on a 2025 rich with tragedy, disappointment, and political smoke and mirrors.
19 DECEMBER 2025 • By Amal Ghandour
A new book highlights how Kurdish female and non-binary writers challenge norms and push boundaries.
14 NOVEMBER 2025 • By Matt Broomfield
Thinking about icons past and present, Amal Ghandour remembers Egypt's "Star of the East" on the 50th anniversary...
7 NOVEMBER 2025 • By Amal Ghandour
Respite, please, from genocide and famine in Gaza, but not from torment and heartbreak. Respite, please, for whatever...
24 OCTOBER 2025 • By Amal Ghandour
Matt Broomfield's new book explores the history of the Rojava revolution in Syrian Kurdistan as a model for...
11 JULY 2025 • By Arie Amaya-Akkermans
In post-regime Syria, forgiveness is not resolution—it’s a quiet demand for justice in the language of art.
18 APRIL 2025 • By Robert Bociaga
