Toufic El Rassi

was born in Beirut during the Lebanese civil war and immigrated to the United States as a child. He is a writer, graphic novelist, and painter. He is also a commentator on the Middle East and U.S. foreign policy. He has taught Middle East history and now teaches Humanities at Oakton Community College and Painting and Drawing at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. His upcoming book is Baghdad Burning.