Interview with Her Excellency Mrs. Hanene Tajouri Bessassi
As Women’s History Month comes to a close, the Middle East Policy Council (MEPC) had the pleasure of […]
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Interview with Impact Artist Aida Murad
Earlier this month, MEPC had the pleasure of interviewing Aida Murad, a self-made Impact Artist whose path towards
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“West Beirut” Film Review: A Playful Outlook to Lebanon’s Civil War
Tarek Noueiri (Rami Doueiri) steps outside the classroom and unfastens the casement window. His French teacher’s words reverberate
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“Wadjda” Film Review: How Saudi Arabian Culture Impacts a Young Girl’s Pursuits
“Don’t you know that girls don’t ride bikes?” Abdullah (Abdullrahman Al Gohani) scorned Wadjda, a sly grin painted
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“The Swimmers” Film Review: The Inspiring Olympic Story of Two Syrian Sisters
In the middle of the Aegean Sea, an overcrowded dinghy carrying sisters Yusra and Sara along with 18
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“The Insult” Movie Review: The Entangled Web Between the Personal and Political
Yasser Salameh’s (Kamel El Basha) posture is tense, his hands fixated on his hips, and his eyes locked
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“Taste of Cherry” Film Review: An Iranian Man’s Quest for the Meaning of Life
Abbas Kiarostami’s Taste of Cherry presents serene Iranian landscapes amid a protagonist’s grim ideation. The protagonist drives through
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“Tallahassee” Film Review: The Solitude of Mental Struggles in Arab Communities
“Are you sick?” The young Rakkan eyes the bright blue hospital band adorning his Aunt Mira’s wrist. He
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“Papicha” Film Review: Fighting for Fashion
In some ways, Papicha tells a familiar story of girlhood in the 1990s — sneaking out, bonding with
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“Monsieur Lazhar” (2011) Film Review: Collective Grief and Cultural Difference
Monsieur Lazhar, nominated for best foreign language film at the 2012 Academy Awards, explores the trust it takes
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