Interviews
“Freedom Is the Foundation of Political Life” .. Interview with George Sabra
Prominent Syrian politician George Sabra envisions a new Syria as a democratic parliamentary republic founded upon the rule of law, decentralization, and citizenship; however, he warns against appointments based on political loyalties, as well as the Israeli threat to the...
“The Palestinian narrative is fragmented, and children are its first media victims”.. interview with Dr. Nishat al-Aqtash
To examine one of the most persistent problems in media coverage, how Palestinian children are portrayed in the news, especially in moments of killing or arrest, and how their stories are sometimes reduced to a fleeting report in which the...
“The heavy price Syrians paid will unite them”.. Interview with Dr. Radwan Ziadeh
Syrian researcher and thinker Radwan Ziadeh discusses Syria’s future after the fall of the Assad regime, stressing that the transitional period faces challenges in rebuilding state institutions, transitional justice, democracy and the economy amid widespread poverty and deep social division.
“The Nakba Continues”.. Interview with Dr. Khaldoun Bishara
Palestinian curricula and the Nakba: Khaldoun Bishara believes the Nakba cannot be reduced to history and geography textbooks; it is an ongoing Palestinian reality, while the curricula face political pressures that threaten the presence of the national narrative and memory.
“The Epidemic Situation in Yemen Is Complex”.. Interview with Health Minister Qasem Buhaibeh
In this interview, Yemeni Minister of Public Health and Population Dr. Qassem Buhaibeh offers a direct reading of the health situation in Yemen, addressing the reasons behind the persistence of epidemics, the limits of the health system’s ability to endure,...
Regional Escalation Gives “Israel” Cover to Intensify Its Policies.. Interview with Nihad Abu Ghosh
Amid rising regional tensions, the West Bank is increasingly turning into an open arena for the intensification of Israeli security and political measures. Palestinian communities face tightening restrictions, including closures, checkpoints, and arbitrary arrests, alongside an accelerated pace of settlement...
“Syria Is Not Far From the Battlefield, It Is at Its Heart”.. Interview with Burhan Ghalioun
As the Israeli-American war on Iran continues and its repercussions intensify, the Middle East is undergoing transformations at an unprecedented pace. These developments coincide with a striking political shift inside Iran following the death of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and...
Nights of Fear in the West Bank: How Palestinian Families Cope With Night Raids
The Palestinian night is no longer a time for rest. Instead, it has become an hour of constant anticipation and fear, as families face a relentless pattern of nightly raids and arrests that threaten their sense of security and psychological...
“Without Pluralism, No Constitution Can Operate Democratically”.. An Interview with Nathan Brown
The Arab region witnessed major transformations during the past decade, which included or resulted in the redrafting of constitutions in more than one state, the most recent being Syria, which woke up to a stunning dramatic transformation in late 2024.The...
Erasing Palestine from Digital Maps: A Conversation with Iyad Al-Rifai
Read the Interview in ArabicIn the digital age, maps and smart applications have evolved from simple navigation tools into powerful platforms capable of reshaping geography and imposing political narratives. Nowhere is this more evident than in Palestine, where Israeli settlements...