Coverage of Qatar’s World Cup Mirrors Some of the World’s Prejudices
Journalism professor says coverage of the emirate may owe to more than genuine human-rights concerns.
How Teaching in English Divides the Arab World
Learning the language helps students get access to global jobs, but critics say it threatens the region’s culture.
Amid the Destruction of Syrian Antiquities, Some Restoration
Archaeologists, regardless of their politics, are trying to stabilize and restore the rich remnants of Syria’s heritage damaged in the country’s conflict.
Iraqis Watch Antiquities Take Hit After Hit
University protests can’t stop antiquities destruction and looting in Iraq as archaeologists struggle to assess the damage from afar.
Art Develops Hope in a Poor Cairo Neighborhood
An Egyptian charity uses art and experiential learning to help children in a Cairo slum area develop broader skills.
My Facebook Pages Got Caught in a Culture War
Facebook was the author’s platform to bring Iraqi art, culture, and history to the world. Now he has lost years of work.
The Teaching of Fine Art in Iraq Is Deteriorating
The quality of instruction in the fine arts is sliding downwards in Iraq, with many artists, art professors, and art buyers having fled the country.
Syrian Art Thrives, Defying Violence
A new book collects the art and writing that have prospered in the midst of great suffering.
Amid Political Chaos, Robbers Steal Egypt’s Heritage
Bandits with 4-wheel drives and automatic weapons are overwhelming poorly guarded museums and archaeological sites and depriving Egyptians of the chance to fully understand their past.
Arab Stereotypes: How One Academic Fights Them
Educators need to help students in the West to identify and break free of stereotypical images of Arabs, says an academic at New York University.
