Middle East
Yemen: The poorest country in the Middle East; The corner of the Arabian Peninsula widely ignored as the oil monarchies of the Gulf rose to riches and global prominence; And now, embroiled in a deadly civil war protracted by the interference of external powers, further destabilising an already war-torn region. Yemeni politics can be highly confusing for outsiders. These 10 books will help you understand this complex country and the ongoing conflict.
Honey & Co: Middle Eastern Recipes from Our Kitchen is a cookbook with a colourful narrative, filled with stories of travels in the Middle East and delicious recipes that will make your mouth water.
These 13 English-language Middle East blogs and websites are essential reading for anyone interested in Middle East politics and culture.
Here’s your monthly summary of the biggest stories in the Middle East, explaining why they…
Known as the “Lost City”, the “Pink City” and even the “Rose Red City”, Petra is…
By Tone Delin Indrelid Just across the road from the serene looking green domed mosque…
Trying to understand the Middle East is complicated at best and impossible at worst. News stories give conflicting views of developments on the ground and much of the mainstream media coverage is steeped in stereotypes and lacking in nuance. The following list of podcasts are essential listening if you’re interested in the region – they deconstruct Middle Eastern history, politics, culture and the economy to give you a clearer picture of what’s going on in this fascinating and often misunderstood part of the world.
One of the greatest obstacles standing in the way of the pursuit of gender equality…
By Sophia Furber Which city would you visit if you wanted to learn all about…