Middle East/North Africa
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Why
the United StatesIran Should Be Suspicious ofIranthe United StatesSeptember 4, 2015 -
As a deal with Iran approaches, opponents urge Obama against entering a treaty with a nation with a history of international violations, nuclear-hungry behavior, and a divided government—wait, that’s us. More -
Notes from Tehran: Art in the Time of Sanctions
July 8, 2015 -
As officials hammer out a nuclear agreement, artist and curator Sohrab Kashani explains the challenges of living under economic sanctions that touch business, health, and creative life in Iran. More -
No Explanation Necessary: A Shroud of Secrecy Surrounds the Drone War’s Civilian Casualties
June 1, 2015 -
Four years after a drone strike killed an American teenager, the Obama administration still hasn’t explained the death of Abdulrahman al-Awlaki. More -
Illicit Broadcasts: Bringing Chris Burden to Iran
May 28, 2015 -
Artist Anahita Razmi writes about her Chris Burden–inspired intervention into the complex media landscape of Iran, where satellite broadcasts are illegal but common. More -
Global Art Forum Talks Highlight Power, Politics and Technology
May 4, 2015 -
In March, the ninth edition of the Global Art Forum took place in Dubai and Kuwait, with Creative Time Reports serving as a media partner for the event. This series of videos from the forum features artists, scholars and curators discussing a range of topics including state power, gender politics and the use and abuse of technology. More