A Syrian medical student from Damascus, forced into exile, shares his story with political scientist Wendy Pearlman — anonymously.
13 DECEMBER 2024 • By Wendy Pearlman
TMR editors have compiled a list of 30 of their favorite titles on Syria, including novels, nonfiction and memoir.
13 DECEMBER 2024 • By TMR
Ibn Shalaby, like many Egyptians, is looking for a job. Yet, unlike most of his fellow citizens, he is prone to sudden dislocations in time.
06 DECEMBER 2024 • By Khairy Shalaby, Michael Cooperson
Lebanon may have survived yet another Israeli onslaught but the people emerge scathed and timorous, as if from a nightmare.
29 NOVEMBER 2024 • By Tarek Abi Samra, Lina Mounzer
Film & photography festivals, concerts, art, standup comedy, lectures...TMR World Picks run the gamut and are selected by our editors.
29 NOVEMBER 2024 • By TMR
The Turkish government has reintegrated Ahlat into the national narrative, but its history is more complex than acknowledged.
29 NOVEMBER 2024 • By William Gourlay
Rima Rantisi depicts the uncertainty and anxiety of Israel's assault on Lebanon, illustrating its impact on daily life.
22 NOVEMBER 2024 • By Rima Rantisi
Cultural arts venues have reopened, but Lebanon still faces canceled international events due to the ongoing war and evacuation orders.
22 NOVEMBER 2024 • By Nada Ghosn
Palestinian artist duo Basel Abbas & Ruanne Abou-Rahme fight anti-Arab propaganda by making challenging art.
22 NOVEMBER 2024 • By Arie Amaya-Akkermans
Events like the Day of the Imprisoned Writer risk becoming mere spectacles until they challenge the status quo.
15 NOVEMBER 2024 • By Abdelrahman ElGendy
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.
15 NOVEMBER 2024 • By Sheryl Ono
The Markaz Review responds to the results of the 2024 US presidential election, in which Donald Trump prevailed over Kamala Harris.
08 NOVEMBER 2024 • By Jordan Elgrably
