The loud silence of Syria’s Christians
They will have to choose to be subjects or citizens. Their choice may shape Syria’s future.
Review: An Unforeseen Revolution
Scott Anderson gives an engaging but myopic account of the 1979 Iranian revolution.
The Dial: Eve Fairbanks on South Africa’s police state
“The Myth of the Police State: No one, not even the supposed beneficiaries, is protected,” by Eve Fairbanks (South Africa, 2009-2011), The Dial, January 27, 2026
NYRB webinar: Pramila Jayapal on the state of the left
Rep. Pramila Jayapal (India, 1995-1996) joined Fintan O’Toole for “The State of the Left with US Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal,” a webinar hosted by The New York Review of Books, December 8, 2025
Finance Uncovered: Malia Politzer and Ivan Ruiz on Colombia’s pop art king, and his nephew’s trial
“The Art Tycoon, The Textile Company, and His Nephew on Trial in Colombia,” by Malia Politzer (India, Spain, 2013-2015), Finance Uncovered, December 11, 2025
The two kinds of state solution
After the Gaza war ceasefire, might there be a creative way to ensure peace?
NPR: Tyrone Turner on the echoes of Katrina
“Video: Echoes of Katrina — 2 decades of struggle and strength,” by Tyrone Turner (Brazil, 1998-2000), “The Picture Show,” National Public Radio, August 28, 2025
NYT: Shannon Sims on a town in 4 countries
“This Family’s Home Has Stood for a Century — in Four Different Countries,” by Shannon Sims (Brazil, 2012-2014), The New York Times, October 10, 2025
Washington Post: David Kenner on Israeli-Arab military cooperation
“Arab states expanded cooperation with Israeli military during Gaza war, files show,” by David Kenner (Saudi Arabia, 2019 – 2021), The Washington Post, October 11, 2025