iraq

  • Where Should They Throw Us? An Interview with Rodaan Al Galidi

    Iraqi-Dutch novelist speaks to us about writing the asylum process, language and the value of humour.

  • Why Kahramana?

    A contributor to forthcoming sci-fi anthology Iraq+100 (Comma Press) reveals the meaning behind the title and implication of their story.

  • ​PEN Atlas editor Tasja Dorkofikis interviews Hassan Blasim about his new collection of short stories, ​The Iraqi Christ, ​winner of a 2012 Writers in Translation award; his experience of censorship; and the importance of films for his work

  • ​PEN Atlas editor Tasja Dorkofikis interviews Hassan Blasim about his new collection of short stories, ​The Iraqi Christ, ​winner of a 2012 Writers in Translation award; his experience of censorship; and the importance of films for his work