Syrian Writers, Artists, and Journalists Speak Out Against US and Russian Policy Syrian Writers, Artists, and Journalists Speak Out Against US and Russian Policy
They say the two powers have been working to co-opt the Syrian liberation struggle under the rubric of the “war against terror.”
Sep 21, 2016 / Syrian Writers, Artists, and Journalists Against US and Russian Policies in Syria
Behind the Sun Behind the Sun
In four books about Syria and Egypt, the narrative arc of revolution bends toward disappointment.
Sep 6, 2016 / Books & the Arts / Ursula Lindsey
The Syrian Who Wanted the Revolution, Part Seven: The Salvation The Syrian Who Wanted the Revolution, Part Seven: The Salvation
On the fifth anniversary of the revolt, the film collective Abounaddara gives a voice, a face, and a humanity to one of the country’s bludgeoned survivors.
Mar 18, 2016 / Moustafa Bayoumi
The Union Busting That Goes Into Your Canned Fish The Union Busting That Goes Into Your Canned Fish
A free trade deal between the US and Morocco was supposed to increase development in North Africa—not flame labor conflicts and union suppression.
Feb 17, 2016 / Michelle Chen
The Future of the Arab The Future of the Arab
Riad Sattouf’s biting graphic memoir ignores the big picture of politics in the Middle East and focuses instead on daily life and the imposition of authority through violence.
Jan 27, 2016 / Books & the Arts / Ursula Lindsey
How to Win a Nobel Peace Prize How to Win a Nobel Peace Prize
Keep the US military out of your country.
Oct 20, 2015 / Rebecca Gordon
The Biggest Winners of the Arab Spring? Dictators The Biggest Winners of the Arab Spring? Dictators
While authoritarian rule appears to provide stability over the short term, it breeds discontent and affirms the idea that violence is the only way to be heard.
Oct 9, 2015 / Mohamad Bazzi
5 Reasons BDS Is Actually Working 5 Reasons BDS Is Actually Working
It’s a nonviolent, rights-based movement that represents the concerns of all Palestinian stakeholders—and the reasons for its existence are increasingly urgent.
Jul 9, 2015 / Yousef Munayyer
Can Tunisia’s Democracy Survive Terrorism? Can Tunisia’s Democracy Survive Terrorism?
Some Tunisians fear that the government’s proposed solution to deal with violent radicals will undo the victories of the 2011 revolution.
Jun 29, 2015 / Juan Cole
It’s Time for the US to Support Democracy, Not Dictatorship, in Egypt It’s Time for the US to Support Democracy, Not Dictatorship, in Egypt
By supporting Sisi’s iron-fisted regime, Obama is playing into the hands of ISIS and Al Qaeda.
Jun 5, 2015 / Rula Jebreal