Criticizing a Militaristic Israel is not Inherently Antisemitic
The conflation of antisemitism with political criticism of Israel not only stifles free speech; it makes Jews less safe around the world.
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Return to Damascus…the Long Road Home
A son of Hama — a former prisoner and now a TV correspondent — takes his first steps towards his country in over a decade.
Kareem’s Story, Excerpt from The Home I Worked to Make
A Syrian medical student from Damascus, forced into exile, shares his story with political scientist Wendy Pearlman — anonymously.
30 Recommended Books on Syria
TMR editors have compiled a list of 30 of their favorite titles on Syria, including novels, nonfiction and memoir.
A Fragile Ceasefire as Lebanon Survives, Traumatized
Lebanon may have survived yet another Israeli onslaught but the people emerge scathed and timorous, as if from a nightmare.
December World Picks from the Editors
Film & photography festivals, concerts, art, standup comedy, lectures...TMR World Picks run the gamut and are selected by our editors.
Ahlat Reimagined—Birthplace of Turkish Rule in Anatolia
The Turkish government has reintegrated Ahlat into the national narrative, but its history is more complex than acknowledged.
Beirut War Diary: 8 Days in October
Rima Rantisi depicts the uncertainty and anxiety of Israel's assault on Lebanon, illustrating its impact on daily life.
In Lebanon, Art is a Matter of Survival
Cultural arts venues have reopened, but Lebanon still faces canceled international events due to the ongoing war and evacuation orders.
Basel Abbas & Ruanne Abou-Rahme: Palestinian artists at Copenhagen’s Glyptotek
Palestinian artist duo Basel Abbas & Ruanne Abou-Rahme fight anti-Arab propaganda by making challenging art.
Liberation Cosplay: on the Day of the Imprisoned Writer
Events like the Day of the Imprisoned Writer risk becoming mere spectacles until they challenge the status quo.
A Jewish Meditation on the Palestinian Genocide
A Jewish American has been afraid to express her reservations and criticism of Israel's actions in Gaza, but felt she had to speak out.
The Editor’s Letter Following the US 2024 Presidential Election
The Markaz Review responds to the results of the 2024 US presidential election, in which Donald Trump prevailed over Kamala Harris.
The Haunting Reality of Beirut, My City
Roger Assaf's poetic script for Jocelyne Saab's 1982 film about the siege of Beirut puts one in mind of today's stark reality in Lebanon.
Between Two Sieges: Translating Roger Assaf in California
Letters from a displaced Lebanese poet today to civil war-era actor-director Roger Assaf evoke Beirut in 1982, 2006 and 2024.