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The Doomsday Clock A Pendulum on the Edge
Sometimes, danger doesn't come in the form of an explosion, but rather approaches slowly, like a hand moving silently toward its end....
When Iraq Chose to Stab Itself
On these days in the scorching month of August 1990, the Iraqi ruler lost his mind and rushed into a shocking decision to occupy a sister...
In the Face of Tragedy: A Jewish Voice Reflects on Gaza
In my reading journey, I often seek books that represent perspectives different from my own. Understanding begins, I believe, with...
Gaza: An Unbearable Human
In the heart of the world, under bombardment and siege, the children and women of Gaza, and all innocent civilians, live in a merciless...
Unforgettable cities and friends that are irreplaceable
Travel is not just a transition from one place to another but an inner passage, reconciling with memory, and rejuvenating oneself with...
Atatürk’s House in Trabzon: A Nation’s Memory Between Walls and Trees
I left Batumi early in the morning, heading toward the Georgian-Turkish border—barely twenty kilometers away. On the Turkish side, a car...


The Statue of Ilia Chavchavadze in Batumi: On Symbols That Endure… and Others That Are Erased
During my recent visit to the coastal Georgian city of Batumi, I paused in reflection before a bronze bust of a figure whose features...


“A closed mind does not build a nation: A call for openness for a new Iraq”
Dear friends, We are the sons of a diverse country, rich in cultures, components, religions, and dialects. Unfortunately, this richness...


The Babylonian World Map
The British Museum in London houses an extraordinary collection of artifacts from Mesopotamian civilization —one of the oldest in human...


The Wounded Lioness
Whenever I visit a new country, I make it a priority to explore its national museums. Among the world’s most important institutions that...


Enheduanna – The First Known Poet and Writer in History
Enheduanna is a prominent historical figure, regarded as the first known poet and writer in human history. Her writings carry deep...


Sarah's story
In the early 20th century, an exceptional woman named Sara Ohannes Hovhannes emerged as a prominent figure in Iraqi history. Born in...
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