MER Article Michael Tanzer TRIBUTE: MICHAEL TANZER (July 1935 – January 2024) Mike Tanzer, writer, scholar and activist intellectual, was a great friend of MERIP’s from its early days. He was always generous to and supportive of the publication as a donor and occasional contributor to our pages. Sometimes his support took the most Joe Stork, James Paul • 1 min read
MER Article MERIP’s Place in the Political and Media Landscape — An interview with Joe Stork and Chris Toensing Joe Stork is one of the founders of MERIP and served as the editor of Middle East Report until 1995. He went on to be deputy director of Human Rights Watch's Middle East and North Africa division. Chris Toensing was executive director of MERIP and editor of Middle East Report from 2000 to 2017 and s Joe Stork, Chris Toensing, Lisa Hajjar • 17 min read
MER Article Reflections on MERIP’s First 25 Years I was among a small group of activists who started the Middle East Research and Information Project (MERIP) in early 1971 and was chief editor of its monthly flagship publication, MERIP Reports (later Middle East Report) until 1995. Some of us had served in the Peace Corps or other volunteer organiz Joe Stork • 5 min read
161 Current Analysis From the Archive: Political Aspects of Health The coronavirus pandemic is highlighting glaring inequalities and the lack of resources for vulnerable communities worldwide. Joe Stork, in a prescient analysis from 1989, explains how health care is always mediated through politics and power. With vivid examples from across the Middle East, this ar Joe Stork • 14 min read
newLackner MER Article Helen Lackner, Yemen in Crisis: The Road to War Few people from the West know Yemen better than Helen Lackner. Her experience and insights make this book essential for understanding the multiple dimensions of Yemen’s crisis. Joe Stork • 5 min read
book Middle East Oil and the Energy Crisis Author: Joe Stork Monthly Review Press (1975) Purchase Joe Stork • 1 min read