Conversation with Mounia Akl, Director of ‘Submarine’
Author: Joey Ayoub
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On Rohini Hensman’s ‘Indefensible’
Rohini wished to understand how something which is seemingly so ‘pro-human’ (anti-imperialism) could be used to justify that which is inherently ‘anti-human’ (state oppression).
Read MoreI Don’t Have a #MyNakbaStory, So Here Are Other People’s Nakba Stories (+Resources)
In Conversation with Ely Dagher, Director of ‘Waves ’98’
Notes on Waves ’98
Waves ’98 is undoubtedly one of the most fascinating films from postwar Lebanon so far. Moving, elegant and multi-layered, it manages to portray both Omar’s lived experience as well as showing Beirut the current monstrosity that it is.
Read MoreThe Ghosts of Lebanon’s Present
“Conflicting powers in Lebanon attempting to monopolize truth have created an environment in which “truth” cannot be determined by any recognizable social tool.”
Read MoreRafiq Ali Ahmad, 1992. Suspended Dreams
“What About The Destruction Within Me?”. Suspended Dreams (أحلام معلقة), Mai Masri & Jean Khalil Chamoun
Read MoreThe Irrelevant Arabs – An Intro to the Yemen Conflict: A Conversation With Afrah Nasser & Sara Obeidat
In the second episode of “The Irrelevant Arabs” Loubna Mrie & Mustafa speak with Afrah Nasser and Sara Obeidat on the causes of the Yemen conflict.
Read MoreElias Khoury on the Lebanese political system and the prospects of challenging it
The Irrelevant Arabs – On Syria & “The Impossible Revolution” A Conversation With Yassin Al-Haj Saleh
From Syria to Palestine: Struggles Against Dictatorship, Imperialism, and Zionism (Audio)
Panel at Left Forum 2017 With Ramah Kudaimi, Shireen Akram-Boshar, Jehad Abusalim and myself, hosted by Ashley Smith.
Read MoreThe Syrian Revolution: Context and Consequences (Audio)
Shadow of a Man? Understanding Masculinities in the MENA (Audio)
Audio and partial transcript of the LSE Panel I took part in with Dr. Shereen El-Faki and Dr. Courtney Freer.
Read MoreOn Yassin Haj Saleh’s Book ‘The Impossible Revolution’
“Syrian society has been without a sense of historical purpose or a ‘project’ that could unite the people and align their expectations […] Today, not only is the project devoid of any national or humane aspects: it is a killing machine.”
Read MoreNearly 300 Intellectuals Mobilize Against the Rise of a ‘Fascist Climate’ in Lebanon
Nearly 300 Lebanese intellectuals, artists, activists and journalists call for a Lebanon of freedom, pluralism and respect of human rights.
Read MoreBeirut Madinati to Beirut Pride
“One hopes that subsequent movements will strive to become even more inclusive, and encompass those often ignored by Lebanese law, namely refugees, Lebanese workers and migrant domestic workers.”
Read MoreMisleading Graph used by the Wall Street Journal
The Wall Street Journal used graphs on Christians in the Middle East that were, at best, misleading.
Read MoreLebanon’s Migrant Domestic Workers March on Labour Day
For the eighth year in a row, migrant domestic workers from many nations marched to demand their labor rights in Beirut.
Read MoreNo, the Assad regime is not ‘defending his own country’
Regime tactics are designed to overwhelm pro-democracy and secular opposition groups, forcing them into defensive mode, while empowering, directly and indirectly, more conservative and authoritarian groups.
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