Taqi Spateen Paints Palestine Museum Mural of Aaron Bushnell
Aaron Bushnell, the U.S. serviceman who self-immolated to protest the genocide in Gaza, has become a modern Palestinian martyr.
The Imagination Interviews
Hope Without Hope: Rojava and Revolutionary Commitment
Matt Broomfield's new book explores the history of the Rojava revolution in Syrian Kurdistan as a model for global liberation movements.
Theft by Abdulrazak Gurnah — A Review
Gurnah's new novel, "Theft," is a post-colonial exploration of Tanzania, immigration, and the relationship between Africa and the west.
قصة قصيرة لكريم محسن: الخنزرة الجميلة
في رحلة العودة من الزمالك إلى مصر الجديدة، يختبر الشاب خنزرته الجميلة في أقوى صورها، متشتتًا بين الاستماع إلى سائق التاكسي البكَّاء وبين موعده الذي انتهي نهاية محبطة.
Ignoring the Drones: Introduction to Freedom to Read
TMR's literary editor gives insight and nuance to our Summer 2025 double literary issue.
Syria and the Future of Art: an Intimate Portrait
Following the banishment of Bashar Al-Assad, Syrian artists are starting to return and exhibit new work at home and internationally.
Victor Hugo and Islam: A Literary Bridge Between East and West
Victor Hugo’s way still guides those building bridges across languages, faiths, and histories in a time of fear.
Nasser Rabah on Poetry and Gaza
Gaza's senior poet Nasser Rabah presents two poems from his first collected works in English, new from City Lights.
The Bullet, the Missile and the Woman In-Between
A meditation on how war distorts the perception of time, transforming events and emotions into distant memories.
Reading Between the Lines of Land
Trekking through the diverse terrains of Britain, Norway, and Saudi Arabia, a geologist embarks on a journey of self-discovery and reconnecting with her roots.
Arab Writing in French: Claiming Space and Language
The “francophone” term limits books to the “Francophonie” section in French bookstores, and forces authors to focus on identity.
“Waving at the Sky”—a story by Nahla Karam
Two women on the mend in the hospital, one a wife and mother, the other pining for a lover, both dream of a better life.
Are We As Free To Read Books As We Think?
We're not quite at "Fahrenheit 451" where books in pyres are burned in public, but our freedom to read faces significant threats.
A Voice That Defied Silence: The Legacy of Dr. Refaat Al-Areer
Palestinian Refaat Al-Areer was not just an academic. He was a living metaphor for Gaza’s steadfastness, writes his student Taqwa Al-Wawi.
Architecture and Political Memory
In Iraq, buildings don’t simply reflect ideology — they absorb it, transmit it, and sometimes resist it. Especially when left unfinished.