American Theocracy and Failed States
Ani Zonneveld, leader of a progressive Muslim organization, argues that the United States is sliding perilously toward theocracy.
Ani Zonneveld, leader of a progressive Muslim organization, argues that the United States is sliding perilously toward theocracy.
Mischa Geracoulis reviews the film in which a Paris-trained shrink analyzes fellow Tunisians suffering from mental maladies.
Shahd Alshammari, a scholar of illness and disability, has written an extended study of literary madness.
Farah Abdessamad considers generations of survivors in Yemen's first experimental film.
Youssef Manessa reviews a short film from Ely Dagher that speaks to his generation of Lebanese born in the '90s.
Tugrul Mende reviews Shadh Alshammari's brave account of fighting MS and abelism.
A writer born into both Arabic and Hebrew linguistic traditions finds herself writing in English but longing for Arabic.
Pierre Daum opines that despite a French museum's best effort, an exhibit on Algeria and France can't escape its colonial bias.
Fouad Mami on hunger striker Alaa Abd El-Fattah's new book, "You Have Not Yet Been Defeated."
Eman Quotah reviews the new poetry collection from Palestinian poet Maya Abu-Alhayyat, translated by Fady Joudah.
A Palestinian woman battles both the patriarchy and the occupation to free herself from the toxic jurisdiction men have claimed over her.
Rana Asfour reviews Mai Al-Nakib's debut novel, in which the protagonist always thought she would leave her country.
More Lebanese live abroad than at home, and the exodus continues. Some have the option to leave, others cannot.
Ahmed Naji reviews "If an Egyptian Cannot Speak English" just out from Graywolf.
In this month's music column, Melissa Chemam talks to a British national with an Iranian heart and musical heritage.