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Dr. Zakaria Shahin

Author, Writer, Poet, Academic & Political Researcher

A Palestinian writer, journalist, and political analyst, is one of the prominent intellectual voices who have kept pace with the major transformations in the Arab region since the 1970s.

He was known for his deep critical vision of the world order, his unwavering national commitment to the Palestinian cause, and his unique ability to blend journalistic documentation, geopolitical analysis, and literary creativity in poetry and prose.

Origin and Education: Born in Jerusalem in 1945, Zakaria Muhammad Shahin grew up at the heart of Palestinian national transformations, which sharpened his political consciousness early on.

He earned a diploma in political science, a discipline that formed the cornerstone of his in-depth analysis of international conflicts.

Intellectual and literary vision

Dr. Zakaria Shahin's political writings are characterized by a sharp critique of the world order, and focus on exposing the mechanisms of domination and conflict over resources.

Documentary Production

Produced and directed a number of documentaries that dealt with Arab political issues and geopolitical transformations.

"The Word of Resistance"

In his poetry collections he expresses the pulse of the Arab street, transforming the poem into a political and emotional document that refuses to be broken.

Nato.. The World's Policeman

A Documentary video based on the book "Nato.. The World's Policeman" for Dr. Zakaria Shahin.

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Killing Culture.. Cain's Apple

A Documentary video based on the book "Killin Culture.. Cain's Apple" for Dr. Zakaria Shahin.

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Human Rights.. Image & Shadow

A Documentary video based on the book "Human Rights.. Image & Shadow" for Dr. Zakaria Shahin.

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Journalistic and media career

Dr. Zakaria Shaheen has had a busy media career in major Arab capitals:

• Beirut (1978-1984): He was the editor-in-chief of the magazine "Forward", a period that saw the peak of Palestinian intellectual and political work in Lebanon.

• Radio work (1987-1990): He served as the director of Jerusalem Radio, where he contributed to the formulation of the resistance media discourse during the first years of the intifada.

• Written Journalism: He worked as the editor-in-chief of Amwaj magazine in Tripoli, and was a regular writer for the London newspaper "Al-Arab", the magazine "Al-Jadeed" magazine in Haifa, and the newspaper "Al-Aan".

• Documentary Production: Produced and directed a number of documentaries that dealt with Arab political issues and geopolitical transformations.

Intellectual and literary vision

His experience is diverse and inclusive, and his output can be divided into three main tracks:

1 The Political Path (Critique of Hegemony): Shaheen has devoted a large part of his life to exposing the mechanisms of global domination, which is evident in his famous books such as "NATO – The World's Policeman" and "Falling into the clutches of the Wild North." In this track, he focuses on the concept of "resource wars" and the duality of international norms.

2 The Literary Path (The Novel of Exile): In his novels such as "The Man Who Wasn't There" and "Cold Distances"*, Shaheen offers a deeply human narrative of the tragedy of Palestinian refuge and the search for identity in the shadow of alienation.

3 The Poetic Path (The Word of Resistance): In collections such as "Condemnation Document" and "A Bridge to the Sorrows of Water", his poetry expresses the pulse of the Arab street, transforming the poem into a political and emotional document that refuses to be broken.

Through this website, Dr. Zakaria Shahin continues to present his intellectual vision and analysis of the Arab reality, believing that the word is the most effective weapon against the clutches of the "Wild North."

Zionist Thought.. Theory and Practice

by, Dr. Zakaria Shahin

The book "Zionist Thought between Theory and Practice" by the writer and journalist Dr. Zakaria Shaheen is an analytical study of Zionist thought and its applications on the ground in Palestine.

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The Cold Distances

by, Dr. Zakaria Shahin

Blending symbolism with realism, the story explores themes of exile, departure, and the search for self, raising philosophical questions about direction, time, and belonging.

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Palestine in Time of Transformations

by, Dr. Zakaria Shahin

The book examines Palestinian issue from a geopolitical perspective. focuses on how Palestinian process has been affected by major transformations that the world have witnessed in recent decades.

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Six Days in Afghanistan

by, Dr. Zakaria Shahin

The book " Six Days in Afghanistan" is a journalistic and political documentation of the author's trip to Afghanistan during that critical period.

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Falling into Clutches of Wild North

by, Dr. Zakaria Shahin

The book centers on the idea of "resources wars," in which international conflicts are no longer ideological, but have become aimed at controlling natural resources (oil, gas, minerals, and water).

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Africa.. The Duality of Slavery and Freedom

by, Dr. Zakaria Shahin

Africa's journey from slavery to freedom was a long and complex one, which saw various forms of slavery, anti-slavery movements, national liberation movements, and efforts to combat modern slavery.

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NATO.. The World's Policeman

by, Dr. Zakaria Shahin

This book is an important reference for those researching the history of Western military interventions and understanding the shifts in NATO's combat and political doctrine.

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Condemnation Document

by, Dr. Zakaria Shahin

The title "Condemnation Document" clearly suggests a political and protest dimension, as word and poetry become a tool to expose injustice and condemn political practices or occupation.

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When Narrators Disagree

by, Dr. Zakaria Shahin

When pretext is far worse than crime, where killing becomes diligence, and calamity turns into a tradition, without any reaction against it, and where sheer coincidence never applies to the methodic action,

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The Man who wasn’t There

by, Dr. Zakaria Shahin

Blending fiction with historical reality, the story spans from the mid-20th century through the siege of Beirut, exploring themes of identity, displacement, resistance, and the enduring human spirit.

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Thyme Seedlings and Tank Tracks

by, Dr. Zakaria Shahin

This Novel falls under analytical political literature, offering a deep exploration of the roots of the Arab-Israeli conflict, addressing history, ideology, and international stances.

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A Bridge for the Sorrows of Water

by, Dr. Zakaria Shahin

The collection carries a deeply emotional and reflective tone. The title evokes water as a symbol of sorrow, fluidity, and memory, while the "bridge" suggests a passage or an attempt to overcome pain.

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Human Rights.. Image & Shadow

by, Dr. Zakaria Shahin

The author analyzes how "human rights" are used as a tool of political pressure or interference in the affairs of states, explaining the gap between "legal text" and "political application."

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The New Usurers.. Depths of Savage Capitalism

by, Dr. Zakaria Shahin

The book offers a critical reading of one of the most dangerous reports released in the early 21st century—a report that went largely unnoticed, despite its ideas being translated into real-world policies and events.

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Cain’s Apple.. Killing Culture

by, Dr. Zakaria Shahin

The book is a documentary effort that relies on thousands of testimonies from Western media and academics to expose the systemic "Killing Culture" in international politics.

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Common Fears Among School Students

by, Dr. Zakaria Shahin

This book is a psychological and educational study To shed light on the psychological factors affecting student’s academic performance and general behavior, while proposing practical educational solutions.

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A Man from the Old Guard

by, Dr. Zakaria Shahin

From Fadaat for Publishing. A new book of poetry has been published by the writer and media personality Dr. Zakaria Shahin entitled "A Man from the Old Guard", which is located in 95 pages of small pieces.

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Through this website, Dr. Zakaria Shahin continues to present and analysis his intellectual vision, believing that the word is the most effective weapon against the clutches of the "Wild North."

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