‘Bad’ Arab Women: The Power of a Label
A new anthology looks at the stigma that attaches to women who challenge the status quo.
The Complete Writings of a Revolutionary
Art and politics are inseparable in the works of Ghassan Kanafani, now collected in a definitive new edition.
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.
Sex, Lies and Scholarship
A journalist who interviewed Moroccan women and scholars of sexuality found a widening gap between private sexual practices and public attitudes.
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.
Listening to the Voices of Syrians, Unadulterated
An American professor documents the stories of Syrians before and after the revolution, allowing them to speak for themselves.
A Journalist’s View of Europe’s Refugee Crisis
A book by The Guardian’s former migration correspondent tells the personal stories of people forced into exile in Europe by civil war.
Making Sense of the Arab Uprisings’ Aftermath: Think Small
In drawing lessons from the 2011 Arab uprisings and their after-effects, scholars should zoom in on experiments in governance and activism, even if they failed.
An Online Movement Translates Academic Articles Into Arabic
To meet a need for Arabic versions of publications in science and humanities, volunteers are publishing new translations online.
Insights From the World’s Largest Refugee Camp
“City of Thorns,” a book about the refugee camp Dadaab, in Kenya, portrays conditions that mirror those in Arab refugee settlements.
