Middle East
The ‘Muslim Brotherhood’ Playbook
The sudden emergence of the label in the U.S. midterms is evidence of a rhetorical exchange between the U.S. and its autocratic allies in the Middle East, as each finds ways to delegitimize, demonize and even prosecute those who might threaten the illiberal status quo of their regimes.
Between Optimism and Fear
Palestinian citizens of Israel face considerable discrimination, with racist rhetoric and marginalization increasing since Oct. 7. Nevertheless, and despite considerable evidence to the contrary, some are convinced that the system can be changed from within.
The Palestinian Politician Who Could Be Israel’s Kingmaker
Polls suggest deadlock between Netanyahu and Zionist opposition parties ahead of Israel’s election, with neither set to secure enough seats to form a government. Yet opposition leaders have rejected the idea of allying with an Arab party to achieve victory. Mansour Abbas is trying to change their minds.
‘Could You Look and See if My House Is Still Standing?’
An open-source investigator who has spent years documenting Palestine from afar reflects with Palestinians in Gaza and the diaspora on what images of destruction can reveal, and the lives and memories they leave outside the frame.
Two Films About Gaza and Why Some People Hate Them
The documentary film “NAZA” and the satirical drama “Yes!,” both by Israeli directors, hold up mirrors to Israeli society that most find too difficult to see.
The Forgotten Moment That Decided Palestine’s Fate
Rashid Khalidi joins Faisal Al Yafai on the podcast to discuss how a forgotten revolt in the 1930s set the course for Palestine, why a generation raised on social media sees the conflict differently, and his new book, “The Neck and the Sword.”
Sliman Mansour’s Art Captured the Palestinian Condition
Sliman Mansour spent a lifetime using his art to preserve Palestinian identity and connect people to their land, inspiring generations of artists in his wake. A writer who knew him from childhood as a close friend of her father remembers the gentle, humble man behind the iconic paintings.