Yes, Let Us Honestly Assess Sykes-Picot’s Ugly Century

May 11, 2016 / Tahrir Forum

Untangling the complicated legacies of colonialism and failed Arab regimes overshadowing today’s conflicts in the Middle East.

A Century After Sykes-Picot

Fall 2015 / Essays

With the fall of the Ottoman Empire after the First World War, Arabs found themselves divided into new states under British and French domination. Today’s crises are a legacy of political decisions made a hundred years ago.

Dining with Darius

Summer 2015 / Essays

The tale of the Persian empire is one of vast farms, game reserves, and fisheries, elaborate kitchens staffed by thousands, and power. Centuries later, nations are still engaging in culinary politics.