Preserving Afghanistan’s Soul: A Race Against Time
In a world where memories can fade and history is often erased by the forces that seek to control it, Afghan-American collector Omid J. reminds us that preserving stories — whether through songs, films or simple moments captured on a cassette — can be an act of resistance.
Detty December Is Pricing Nigerians Out of the Salon Chair
Last December, 29-year-old Jennifer Asimobi, a lawyer based in the United States, had just touched down in Lagos for her annual visit, prepared for a month of parties, concerts, clubbing, beach days and dining with family and friends for what is affectionately known as Detty December in Nigeria. But before…
Christmas in Homs
Who could have imagined that the statues of Hafez al-Assad and his sons would topple, that the yoke of slavery would fall so easily? We do not know, but I believe that God's providence covered us in mercy.
Syria’s New Era and Its Opportunities for the US
The U.S. is right to be engaging in dialogue with Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, the group currently dominant in Syria. Engagement, not isolation, is the way to ensure that a new Syrian government is inclusive for all Syrians and provides the country with services and security.
A Firsthand Account of the Liberation of Damascus
The Assad regime purposely withdrew from Damascus hours before the arrival of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham. They wanted Damascus to be looted and torched. Yet this did not happen, and those now in charge of the country have been keeping order and reopening businesses and schools, as Syria begins to move forward.