Alt-jihad – Part I: When white extremists are dying to kill
In the first of a series of articles exploring the disturbing parallels between radical Islamic and white/Christian extremism, Khaled Diab examines whether far-right suicide attackers could become a phenomenon.
Read MoreFICTION: Escaping terror firma, Part 1: Hell from the heavens
Poetry and song talk of soaring free as a bird, but the heavens are where hell resides. People talk of taking wing, but, me, I’d rather take fin, be free as a fish.
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 Moreالحب في زمن النزاع
قرارات المحاكم الأخيرة في مصر وإسرائيل تُظهِر مدى الشك الذي وصل إليه اليهود والعرب الإسرائيليين
Read MoreLove in times of conflict
Arabs and Israelis tend to view personal relationships that cross the divide between them with suspicion, perhaps because individual love has the power to undermine collective hate.
Read MoreMoving house, not moving on?
Moving house is a back-breaking master class in logistics. But it’s also an emotional rite – moving from what was to what will be.
Read MoreAn ode to Arab love songs
Love is a universal theme in music, but there are good reasons for the Arab world’s preoccupation with romance.
Read MoreThe love laboratory
Can science make us more attractive and appealing? Let’s put it to the test.
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