In the Shadow of the Islamic Republic – Shay…
I grew up in a midsize Iranian city, raised by two former political prisoners. My father had been…
Tag: Middle East
Trump’s Board of Peace and the Limits of Reconstruction…
Gaza’s reconstruction is not an apolitical project. It is, in many ways, a contest of political…
What Is Trump’s Board of Peace?
The board originated in the Gaza peace plan, and in November, 13 of the 15 nations on the U.N.…
Finding the Way Back From War – Mindy Belz
MOSUL, Iraq—Ali al-Baroodi is treating me to coffee in the souq. The old bazaar in Mosul, Iraq’s…
Will Trump Strike Iran? – The Dispatch
Instead, the administration has pursued a dual-track approach, continuing to weigh military options…
The Stain of American Timidity – Mike Nelson
President Donald Trump is not always accurate in his characterization of historical events, but he…
Inside Iran’s Prison Wards – Mitra Aliabouzar
It has now been more than a week since the Islamic Republic of Iran shuttered internet access for 92…
Iran Faces New Protests – The Dispatch
In January 2025, Iran’s currency, the rial, traded at 817,500 per dollar. A year later, the rial…
Zohran Mamdani May Be a Socialist, but Islam Is Not
Ghosts of Christmas My mother passed away. But she is still teaching me, months after her death.…
Did the Islamic State Ever Go Away?
As TMD reported back in July 2024, the first Trump administration was under the impression that the…
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