Musings on the History, Politics, and Cultures of the Middle East

Over the past twenty-five years, the region has been prominently featured in both the Western press and entertainment media, most often through the distorted lens of war, fanaticism, and terrorism. These portrayals often simplify complex peoples, cultures, and their desires, aspirations, and their struggle navigating life. The goal of Maghreb to Mashriq is to provide an accessible and accurate source for improving one’s understanding of the region.