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The Language of Power
Ibrahim Rugova, who led Kosovo’s nonviolent resistance and ascended to the country’s presidency after independence, died 20 years ago. Before that, he was a literary scholar. That little-known first act was crucial to his worldview and, ultimately, his approach to politics.
Who Gets To Tell Iran's Story?
The death of Marjane Satrapi has reignited a debate over whether “Persepolis” challenged Western stereotypes about Iran or reinforced them. The argument speaks to a larger question: Who gets to tell a nation’s story?
Rafael Nadal as Primal Experience
Rafael Nadal’s energy and uncanny intensity made watching him play an ecstatic experience that transcended tennis. All kinds of people who don’t follow the sport responded to him on a visceral level. You don’t need to know anything about tennis to “get” Rafa and his aura.
A Medieval Castle’s Capture Resonates in the Era of Drone Warfare
In a war now fought largely through drones and electronic warfare, Israel’s capture of Beaufort Castle in southern Lebanon turned a medieval hilltop fortress into a flashpoint over history and the enduring symbolism of control.
What It Means To Be an Arab Fan of the New York Knicks
As the Knicks gear up to play in their first NBA Finals game since 1999, Arab fans of the team feel a renewed sense of pride not only in the franchise but in New York City.
Iran’s Care for Orphans Has Been Transformed by War
As U.S. and Israeli bombs fell on Iran, the country's strict child welfare system was forced to break with decades of practice, placing infants in private homes to shield them from attacks on hospitals and orphanages. The move is reshaping how Iranians think about motherhood and guardianship.
Israel’s Recognition Is Drawing Somaliland Into Regional Tensions
In December, Israel became the first country to formally recognize Somaliland as a sovereign state. Officials in both countries are presenting this controversial move as an opportunity for development and business cooperation, though most analysts see it as a strategic play on Israel’s part. Will Somaliland benefit?