Archive 2023

Jul 11
Magi Street Art in Jordan

Street Art in Jordan: Impossible to Ignore

by Kelly Vo

After a week of researching street art in Amman, my eyes are constantly on the lookout for graffiti and murals. So when our group embarks on a road trip to Wadi Rum and Petra, it’s impossible not to notice the stray graffiti here and there on the side of the road.

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Jul 11
Sofia Day 2: Interviews in Amman

Day 2 of Interviews in Amman, Jordan, by Sofia Ladak

by Kelly Vo
Today is our second full day in Jordan, which means that we are finally slipping into the rhythm of the city of Amman. We have all felt incredibly well received in this country, and are very much enjoying our time here.
 
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Jul 11
Seif A Thursday in Amman

A Thursday in Amman: A capital at the intersection between the Palestinian struggle and Israeli policy.

by Kelly Vo

I started my day with an enriching interview with Dr. Jalal Al Husseini, a researcher and fellow at the French Institute for the Near East here in Amman. I learned a lot about the history of Jordanian-Israeli relations—why and how they came to be.

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