Alexander Jabbari
@yakabikaj
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Professor of sundry Persianate things. I write about language, literature, history, philology, politics.
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Joined November 2012
My book The Making of Persianate Modernity is now available in paperback! There's a 20% discount - use the code HIST1225 at checkout.
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This is what qualifies as "opposition" in Israel: a full ground occupation would benefit Gazan children too much
Bezalel Smotrich, a key member of the governing coalition, said he has 'lost faith' that Benjamin Netanyahu can achieve a 'decisive victory' in Gaza. He also criticised the premier for leaving open the possibility of a ceasefire-for-hostage deal with Hamas
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Just discovered I've been saying "desultory" wrong all this time. Apparently stress is on the first syllable 😑.
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Clinton Deploys Vowels to Bosnia
which Onion headline still occupies a lot of space in your mind? I have many, but I think about this one a lot
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"Toppling the First Ministry: Kerala, the CIA, and the Struggle for Social Justice," by T. M. Thomas Isaac and Richard W. Franke, tells the story of the CIA’s covert operations against India’s first Communist ministry. I need to read this 👀
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RT @TehranTimes79: Renowned Iranian painter Mahmoud Farshchian, a master of modern Persian miniature, passed away at the age of 96. https:/….
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Inscription from the previous owner. I take it they didn't read it.
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RT @Soureh_design2: Mahmoud Farshchian, the Esfahani artist who painted this iconic miniature of Ashura Day is in a coma with critical cond….
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Finished reading Iqbal's Javednama the way poetry is meant to be read (aloud, together with a group).
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RT @Jonathan_K_Cook: Another humanitarian group – this time, Doctors without Borders – concludes Israel is deliberately killing the very pe….
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MSF's frontline medical testimony on systematic mass casualties from GHF sites in Gaza, Palestine.
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RT @opancaro: Mehmet Siyah Kalem, Black Jinn, late 14th-early 15th century, Turkistan.Ink and watercolor on paper
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Job posting: Palestinian Literature and Culture.Associate or Full Professor, University of Toronto.
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Associate Professor or Professor - Palestinian Literature and Culture
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As a doctor I am prescribing you one hour of reading a novel in bed before sleep. If this doesn't help, try increasing dosage.
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RT @laskin: Since I'm here: I'm looking for just one job! You all know me as a Russia understander, but did you know I'm also good at conte….
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RT @JvpAction: 🚨 ACTION ALERT 🚨 @SenSanders is forcing a vote today to block weapons to the Israeli military. The US must stop sending we….
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The newspaper Der Stürmer played an important role in spreading Nazi propaganda despite not officially being a Nazi publication. After the war, its editor was tried, found guilty of crimes against humanity, and hanged. Something for NYT editors to think about.
We have appended an Editors' Note to a story about Mohammed Zakaria al-Mutawaq, a child in Gaza who was diagnosed with severe malnutrition. After publication, The Times learned that he also had pre-existing health problems. Read more below.
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RT @imeupolicy: BREAKING: @SenSanders will force a vote as soon as tomorrow to block bombs and rifles being used by Israel to starve Palest….
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Contact Senators Who Refused To Block Weapons to Israel
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Back on my bullshit (forcing my homemade sour cherry products on anyone who comes to my house).
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