Thirteen Years On: The Unending Conflict in SyriaAs the Syrian conflict marks its thirteenth year, the world seems to have grown accustomed to the continuous reports of violence and…Mar 31Mar 31
Deliverance: A Poem for My Late MomThis poem is written at a time of recent loss and longing, a tribute to my mother, whose absence has left an indelible mark on my heart. I…Feb 10Feb 10
Envisioning a Better World This New YearAs we bid farewell to 2023 and welcome 2024, let us take a moment to reflect on the past year and the challenges we faced as a global…Dec 28, 2023Dec 28, 2023
The Echoes of Extremism: From Ancient Assassins to Modern TerroristsHistory, as they say, often repeats itself. As I worked on the latest episode of the “Beyond Babylon” podcast, this adage felt strikingly…Sep 24, 2023Sep 24, 2023
Navigating the Heat: An In-depth Look at Climate Change in the GCCThe “Beyond Babylon” podcast brings the harsh realities of the climate crisis to the forefront of our awareness. In a recent episode, we…Aug 5, 2023Aug 5, 2023
Aladdin and the New Silk Road: The Tale of a Syrian Storyteller and China’s Ambitious Global…Once upon a time in China, the narrative unfolds around a young boy named Aladdin, who with the aid of a magical genie triumphs over deceit…Jul 13, 2023Jul 13, 2023
The Water Crisis in Iraq: Threatening Ancient History and Sustainable FutureIn June 2022, the world witnessed a remarkable discovery as an ancient city resurfaced from the depths of the Tigris River in Iraq. This…Jul 7, 20231Jul 7, 20231
The Syrian Yazidis Struggle from the Microcosm of Basufan VillageIn the verdant expanses of Afrin, part of Aleppo’s northwestern countryside in Syria, sits the Kurdish Yazidi village of Basufan. As a…May 14, 20231May 14, 20231
Beyond Babylon Podcast: Hymn to NungalIn today’s episode, titled “Hymn to Nungal,” we delve into the stories and struggles of people who lived under the oppressive Syrian regime…May 8, 2023May 8, 2023
Beyond Babylon Podcast: Syrian TrufflesWelcome to the inaugural episode of the “Beyond Babylon” podcast. I am your host, Nisan, and I invite you to join me on a journey of…May 1, 20231May 1, 20231
