This week, Jeremi and Zachary talk with Dr. Maha Nassar about her insights on the Palestinian experience, identity, and history. They delve into the complexities of Palestinian and Israeli narratives, and emphasize the importance of open conversations, listening with empathy, and understanding diverse perspectives.
Zachary sets the scene with his poem, "On The Other Side."
Dr. Maha Nassar is an associate professor in the School of Middle Eastern and North African Studies at the University of Arizona, where she specializes in the modern history of Palestine and the Arabic-speaking world. Her award-winning book, Brothers Apart: Palestinian Citizens of Israel and the Arab World (Stanford University Press, 2017), shows how mid-twentieth century Palestinian intellectuals inside the Green Line connected to global decolonization movements. Her academic scholarship has been published in IJMES, Journal of Palestine Studies, Arab Studies Journal, and elsewhere. In 2024 Dr. Nassar was recognized as a Woman of Impact by the University of Arizona’s Office of Research, Innovation, and Impact.
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