Spotlight
Echoes of Circassia
No matter which paths different Circassians choose or are forced to take, what remains certain is that they prove yet again, like many peoples before and after them, that when a people are forcibly displaced, the notion of return endures the passage of time and the widening of distances.
The Keys to Istanbul
Imamoglu prides himself on having won every election he has contested against Erdogan’s Justice and Development Party. With four mayoral victories under his belt, he stands out as a potential challenger for the presidency in 2028.
As Indian Elections Near, a Delhi Chief Minister’s Arrest Raises Concern
While Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s arrest has raised concerns about India’s ability to host free and fair elections, it has also put a spotlight on the meteoric rise of the Aam Aadmi Party, which is the only party, apart from the BJP and Congress, to govern in more than one state in India.
Folk Music Is Helping Ukrainians Make Sense of Their Recent History
President Vladimir Putin’s invasion has spurred an all-encompassing attempt by Ukrainians to rediscover their country’s history, language and culture after centuries of suppression and co-optation by Moscow. Music, particularly folk songs and instruments, is integral to these efforts.
Gaza in a Million Pieces
I walk past beds of children in bandages, children with metal rods poking out of tiny legs and arms, children with burns, children with necrotic tissue. Like many others, I watched Gaza’s horror unfold on TV and social media and lacked the words to express it. I am here; I am seeing it for myself. I understand so much more, and yet I find myself even more incapable of articulating the extent of what I am witnessing.
Horror Films Help Pakistanis Process Modern-Day Anxieties
In recent times, both Pakistani cinema and TV have been experimenting with horror, trying to address the complexities of living in modern-day Pakistan, such as the rising discourse about feminism, the fear of Western influences, the evolution of the family system, and the role of religion in everyday life.
DJ Khaled’s Disappearing Act
The silence of the prominent Palestinian-American artist DJ Khaled on the war in Gaza is a reminder of the pitfalls of celebrity solidarity. The question shouldn’t be “Where is DJ Khaled?” but rather: “Do Palestinians really need him?”