Paul Muir Archive
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Jul 29, 2011
The Jewish academic Ilan Pappé argues that the Nakba was nothing short of a premeditated and systematically violent ethnic cleansing programme. Read Article The Forgotten Palestinians: a fresh perspective on the Nakba
Sep 30, 2011
Jean-Pierre Filiu, a French expert on Middle East politics, outlines 10 lessons that can already be drawn from the tumultuous events that have come to be known collectively as the Arab Spring. Read Article The Arab Revolution: Is al Qa'eda obsolete?
Oct 14, 2011
A nuanced picture of the inner workings of Hamas and its relationship with Gazan society. Read Article Sara Roy: Hamas and Civil Society in Gaza
Oct 21, 2011
A keen mind is needed to process Christopher Priest¿s latest offering, The Islanders, an unsteady balance of mythical travel and character study, strung together in non-linear fashion.
Read Article Christopher Priest: The Islanders
Feb 17, 2012
Dasa Drndic's novel is an intricately woven exposition of the erosion of identity under Adolf Hitler's regime. Read Article Trieste: uncomfortable but necessary window on Nazi era
Mar 09, 2012
Christopher de Bellaigue tells the story of the overthrow by the US and Britain of Iran's democratically elected government in 1953. Read Article Patriot of Persia: the eccentric Muhammad Mossadegh
Mar 30, 2012
Paul Muir on the trials of a Syrian expat as he organises aid shipments from the UAE back to his home nation.
Read Article UAE's aid smuggling network helps Syrians
Jun 09, 2012
Wiley Cash's book hinges on a "healing" perfomed by a snake-charming Christian minister in the mountains of Appalacha that goes terribly wrong. Read Article A Land More Kind Than Home: Chilling Appalachian tale
Jun 09, 2012
Anita Notaro's novel follows an Irish TV talent show contestant's journey to stardom. Read Article A Moment LIke This: A schmaltzy small-town dream
Jul 07, 2012
This eye-opening book will change the way you look at conflicts and the humanitarian efforts aimed at alleviating their impact on civilians. Read Article Useful Enemies: When conflict is courted by warmongers
