Mostly words and pictures. Assyrians, patronage systems, transnationalism. PhD Political Science⏳
Chicago | London
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" “Shimane ‘d Bakthathe”, meaning “names of women”, is an ongoing series of crocheted cotton tapestries, each embedded with the name of a woman in my lineage. It is a slow archive honouring the Assyrian women in my lineage by remembering and knowing their names."
"Shimane ‘d Bakhtathe: A slow archive of Assyrian women’s names" - Sara Jajou for @garlandmag
Story: garlandmag.com/article/shima…
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This elderly Assyrian man wouldn't have survived the Simele Massacre if not for his mother's bravery. (Part 1) #DiasporaDiaries
Max J. Joseph retweeted
Nothing managed to unite the disparate components of Iraqi society (arabs, kurds, sunni, shi'a) like their shared hatred of Assyrians. The Simele Massacre of 1933 was the testing ground and crucible of modern Iraqi patriotism and nationalism.
My new article today on Assyrian Martyrs Day:
"The Simele Massacre in Iraq: A Legacy of Trauma and British Neglect."
medium.com/@DeadmanMax/the-s…
Max J. Joseph retweeted
Today is Assyrian Martyrs' Day.
On this day in 1933, Iraq started massacring thousands of Assyrian men, women and children in Simele. I am re-posting this piece I published exactly one year ago. Are we any closer to answering the questions at the end?
medium.com/@DeadmanMax/the-s…
Max J. Joseph retweeted
My new article today on Assyrian Martyrs Day:
"The Simele Massacre in Iraq: A Legacy of Trauma and British Neglect."
medium.com/@DeadmanMax/the-s…
Max J. Joseph retweeted
Here’s another example for the case study.
Kurdistan24 Exclusive
"Kurdistan has done a much better job than Baghdad in protecting the identity and needs of Christians and other components."
In an interview with Kurdistan24, Chaldean Federation International Chairman Sam Salman Yono says the next challenge is turning security into sustainable return through investment, representation, and opportunity.
Read the full report here: kurdistan24.net/en/story/930…
Max J. Joseph retweeted
How aid money sent to soften the effects of foreign wars ends up lining the pockets of its corrupt recipients and overseers who launder it on property and fraudulent businesses in the UK (and God knows where else).
Great reporting.
Massive new story from The Fence. @Coramazov has uncovered the Afghan trio who have pioneered the model of the 'dodgy shops' that litter Britain's high streets.
the-fence.com/article/gravey…
Max J. Joseph retweeted
In the 1620s, Jesuit missionaries in China discovered an ancient stone stele buried beneath vines
It described a “Luminous Religion” [Christianity] brought to the Tang Dynasty in the 7th century by monks of the Assyrian Church of the East, before later suppression
Max J. Joseph retweeted
🚨🚨🚨 I can confirm that my friend Shelly Kittleson was abducted and may have taken hostage in Baghdad by Khatib Hezbollah. Whereabouts and condition unknown. I am her designated U.S. point of contact. If you have information please provide to law enforcement and send me a DM.
Max J. Joseph retweeted
I've joined the world of Substack! Just in time for last minute debates on the Assyrian New Year. Appreciate any thoughts/comments/questions. Link: profjnormanhermiz.substack.c… #assyrian #assyriannewyear
Max J. Joseph retweeted
"The Refugee Tells" - by Assyrian writer and poet from Iraq, Sargon Boulos (1944-2007).
Max J. Joseph retweeted
Goosebumps! People often ask, is Shakespeare still relevant? Here is a great example, from the Steven Colbert Show, in which Sir Ian McKellen delivers an extraordinary speech. Shakespeare’s words are timeless, urgent and important.
#Shakespeare #ianmckellen #stevencolbert
Max J. Joseph retweeted
"Big Fish Eat Little Fish" engraving by Pieter van der Heyden, of Pieter Bruegel the Elder (1557)
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They basically "gave" 1 soccer field ("memorial") to Assyrians in "exchange" for 200+ soccer fields (illegal land grabs by KDP belonging to local Assyrian villagers in Bakhetme) This is the mafia style government of the Kurdistan Region, extortion "You live under my authority..".
Kurdistan to Build Memorial for Assyrian Semel Massacre with Patriarch and President Masoud Barzani in Attendance
The memorial, to be constructed on a 6,250-square-meter site, aims to honor the memory of Assyrian victims of the massacre and to preserve the historical and cultural heritage of the Assyrian community in the Kurdistan Region.
🔗: kurdistan24.net/en/story/885…
