Al-Rifaq

Al-Rifaq translates contemporary writing from Arab scholars, journalists, and organic intellectuals. Read their work, released fortnightly.

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After the Imperial War: Power, Progress, and Prosperity in the Arab World

By Dr. Ghassan Dibeh. Translation by Noha AbuShammala.

Jun 18•Al-Rifaq

The War on Iran and the Remaking of Gulf Political Order: Energy Chokepoints, Competing Sovereignties, and Shifting Alliances

By Sana Adouni. Translation by Noha AbuShammala.

May 14•Al-Rifaq

An update from the team

On our publishing strategy

May 7•Al-Rifaq

"Together and United"

A Letter from Dr George Habash to Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah following the July War, 2006. Translation by Louis Allday.

Apr 9•Al-Rifaq

The war against Iran, sovereignty, and development in the Middle East

An essay by Faisal al-Asaad and Mahdis Azarmandi + further reading about Iran

Mar 26•Faisal Al-Asaad and Al-Rifaq

America, Israel, and the New Era of Colonialism

By Fares Abi Sa’b. Translation by Nadine Nashef.

Mar 5•Al-Rifaq

Venezuela: A Struggle over Economic Power, Not Oil

Osama Diab

Feb 12•Al-Rifaq

An end-of-year update from the team

Dear readers,

Dec 18, 2025•Al-Rifaq