Janine Rich writes by day and studies by night with a BA in Middle Eastern studies and International Relations. She is an American who currently lives in Istanbul. Find her on Twitter @OyVeyYani
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Published in: North Africa, West AsiaBombings in Turkey – a blip on your newsfeed?
The world is closer together than ever, conflicts spilling over state borders and challenging their very existence....
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Published in: North Africa, West AsiaThe other "Turkeys"
There are as many Turkeys as there are people living within its borders. Is it really a good thing that we rely on...
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Published in: North Africa, West AsiaFor expats in the Middle East
A quick guide on how to avoid accidental racism when discussing your problems or experiences living in the Middle East.
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Published in: North Africa, West AsiaThe problem with the 'women of ISIL'
Deeply problematic media narratives on Islam and women go unchallanged, distracting from the difficult questions and...