Opinion
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Rebuilding a Space for Thought in Cairo
The Townhouse art gallery, a cultural landmark, has survived a raid by state authorities and a building collapse.
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University Press Thrives On New Arabic Fiction
American University in Cairo Press weathers the post-Mubarak era, focusing on scholarly books and new Arabic writing.
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Comics Take a Candid Look at Refugee Lives
Solidarité International commissioned graphic artists to tell true stories of Syrians in Lebanon in a vivid and imaginative way.
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Sex, Lies and Scholarship
A journalist who interviewed Moroccan women and scholars of sexuality found a widening gap between private sexual practices and public…
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Studying New Forms of Migration in Morocco
The sociologist Mehdi Alioua sees himself as an advocate and a mediator.
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With Mass Arrests, Saudi Arabia Silences Independent Voices
The detainees include scholars, preachers and public intellectuals from across the ideological spectrum.
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How Egypt Could Better Serve Students With Disabilities
A scholar calls for the adoption of fair admission policies at the nation’s public universities for people with disabilities.
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Catalogue Reveals Pioneering Egyptian Painter’s Legacy
Mahmoud Said’s oeuvre reflects an engagement with beauty, heritage, and national identity that remains relevant today.
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Being Barred From Studying Photojournalism Because of My Gender Didn’t Stop Me
A Palestinian student was barred from studying photojournalism due to her gender. Still, she did not stop to pursue her…
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Graphic Novel Bears Witness To ‘The Jungle’
At the notorious French refugee camp, a cartoonist brings an unusual perspective to her experience as a volunteer.
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