Israel's war in Gaza is reminiscent of the darkest chapters of European colonialism. The author provides an Israeli perspective on the latest offensive “Gideon's Chariots” and calls for decolonization. An analysis of inner-Israeli dissent.
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Umm Kulthum was more than a singer—she was the voice of the Arabic-speaking world. With unmatched emotional depth, she shaped modern Arabic music, strengthened national identity, and left a cultural legacy that still resonates today.
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Kaveh Akbar's Martyr! journeys through grief, faith, and longing — a hymn for the living, and for those still learning how to live.
This article is part of our reviews' series Re:zension. In this series we regularly present to you books, movies, and...
Adverts by major Tunisian companies play with humor and stereotypes. Najla Mosbehi has analysed how three such advertisements are challenging hegemonic gender roles.
Imagine flipping through your favorite TV channels during Ramadan or enjoying the...
As a member of Youth Against Settlements in Hebron, activist Izzat Karaki advocates for nonviolent resistance. Amid rising violence in the West Bank and a world that turns a blind eye, he shares his reality under Israeli occupation.
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Teachers are exposed to enormous psychological and emotional stress. In Tunisia, their mental health has reached devastating levels, ranging from bullying to suicide. It is time to listen.
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Jewish musicians like the al-Kuwaity brothers in Iraq or Munir Murad in Egypt left an indelible mark on the golden age of Arabic music in the 20th century. Today, those marks have faded into obscurity.
For centuries, Jewish communities have been an...
A former Assad official was sentenced for crimes against humanity in Koblenz. With the Assad regime recently falling, the verdict holds key relevance for future trials in Syria and abroad, targeting remaining and fleeing perpetrators.
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Cutting short with orientalist prejudices, the volume “Approaches to Political Participation in the Arab Region in the early 20th Century” traces the origins and discussions around democratic principles in some countries of the WANA region in the...
