Current Analysis


Times of Struggle and Cultural Liberation—A Conversation with Elias Khoury

An Excerpt from 'Palestine in a World on Fire' in light of Elias Khoury's passing.
Elias Khoury, Ilan Pappe 20 min read

State Secrets and Crimes—Rape at Israel's Sde Teiman Prison

A timely preview of MER's fall issue, 'Carceral Realities and Freedom Dreams.'
Lisa Hajjar, Basil Farraj 7 min read

Speculative Climate Futures in Arab Literature

From beautiful dystopias to experimental graphic novels, how authors in the region are tackling climate change.
Marcia Lynx Qualey 10 min read

A Deadly Trade—Refugee Labor in Turkey and Europe's Plastic Waste

China's ban on plastic waste imports and EU efforts to curb migration have converged in Turkey, enabling a dangerous industry.
Adnan Khan 16 min read

Beirut and the Birth of the Fortress Embassy

A deep dive into the local, regional and global politics behind the sprawling new US embassy complex in Beirut.
Habib Battah 16 min read