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War and Art: A Lebanese Photographer and His Protégés

War and Art: A Lebanese Photographer and His Protégés

War and documentary photographer Maher Attar opens the Art District in Beirut to nurture other artists and beauty.

13 NOVEMBER 2023 • By Nicole Hamouche
Suad Aldarra’s I Don’t Want to Talk About Home

Suad Aldarra’s I Don’t Want to Talk About Home

Ammar Azzouz reviews Suad Aldarra’s memoir about Syrian life that exists beyond the headlines and numbers reported in...

5 NOVEMBER 2023 • By Ammar Azzouz
The Refugee Ocean—An Intriguing Premise

The Refugee Ocean—An Intriguing Premise

Natasha Tynes reviews the latest novel from Pauls Toutonghi, author of "Evel Knievel Days."

30 OCTOBER 2023 • By Natasha Tynes
World Picks from the Editors, Oct 13 — Oct 27, 2023

World Picks from the Editors, Oct 13 — Oct 27, 2023

The editors of The Markaz Review recommends several world events from Oct 13 — Oct 27, 2023.

12 OCTOBER 2023 • By TMR
Special World Picks Sept 15-26 on TMR’s Third Anniversary

Special World Picks Sept 15-26 on TMR’s Third Anniversary

TMR publishes World Picks special edition on its third anniversary, including events from Sept. 15-26, 2023.

14 SEPTEMBER 2023 • By TMR
Can the Kurdish Women’s Movement Transform the Middle East?

Can the Kurdish Women’s Movement Transform the Middle East?

Matthew Broomfield reviews a book on the Kurdish women's movement, which challenges hierarchical, patriarchal society.

31 JULY 2023 • By Matt Broomfield
Musical Artists at Work: Naïssam Jalal, Fazil Say & Azu Tiwaline

Musical Artists at Work: Naïssam Jalal, Fazil Say & Azu Tiwaline

Sarah Naili interviews musical artists who meld eastern and western instruments, and forms, to create their unique sounds...

17 JULY 2023 • By Jordan Elgrably
Why Isn’t Ghaith Abdul-Ahad a Household Name?

Why Isn’t Ghaith Abdul-Ahad a Household Name?

Iason Athanasiadis reviews the Iraqi correspondent's new memoir on Middle East wars and asks questions.

10 JULY 2023 • By Iason Athanasiadis
“The Long Walk of the Martyr”—fiction from Salar Abdoh

“The Long Walk of the Martyr”—fiction from Salar Abdoh

In Salar Abdoh’s new short story, Iranian militias return from war to a life and country to which...

2 JULY 2023 • By Salar Abdoh
Artist at Work: Syrian Filmmaker Afraa Batous

Artist at Work: Syrian Filmmaker Afraa Batous

Journalist and filmmaker Dima Hamdan talks to the young Syrian director of the documentary "All Roads Lead to...

26 JUNE 2023 • By Dima Hamdan
EARTH: Our Only Home

EARTH: Our Only Home

Editor-in-chief, Jordan Elgrably, explains why TMR chose the EARTH theme for its 32nd issue.

4 JUNE 2023 • By Jordan Elgrably
Turkey’s Earthquake as a Generational Disaster

Turkey’s Earthquake as a Generational Disaster

Sanem Su Avci looks at this year's destructive temblor and asks where can man go when he's being...

4 JUNE 2023 • By Sanem Su Avci
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