Dreaming of a vanished Syria
“A lot of Syrians are indulging in a nostalgia that requires a lot of denial,” says Syrian-American author Alia Malek. “This is why I’m a student of history, not to live in a fantasy but to learn why and how we are where we are today.”
Read Moreليست سورية هي المسألة، المسألة هي العالم
في لقاء موسع، يتحدث الكاتب والناشط البارز ياسين الحاج صالح هنا عن سوريا الماضي، الحاضر المأساوي والمستقبل المجهول
Read MoreYassin al-Haj Saleh: “Syria is a unique symbol of injustice, apathy and amnesia”
In an exclusive interview, prominent Syrian writer and dissident Yassin al-Haj Saleh talks about Syria’s past, tragic present and uncertain future.
Read MorePrisoners of love in Syria
In Syria, Amer and Raghda found liberation from political prison in love. But as refugees in Europe, their love became hostage to politics and guilts.
Read MoreGhosts of conflicts past, present and future
With all the wars and conflicts raging in the Middle East, collective trauma carries very serious consequences for the region.
Read MorePalestinian history ✝ – Christians are Arab too
Despite what some in the Knesset think, Christians in Israel are Arabs too and have been prominent in Palestinian politics, society and culture.
Read MoreDebunking the Sunni v Shi’a myth in Syria
Insisting falsely that the Syrian conflict is sectarian will tear the country apart once Assad is gone and place the Alawite minority in grave danger.
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