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Go topBy: Ghassan Rubeiz / Arab America Contributing Writer In a pre-inaugural speech, President-elect Donald Trump pledged to bring peace to Ukraine and end what he called “the chaos” in the Middle East. Trump appears noticeably more measured when talking about the futility of war than when addressing hot-button domestic issues like immigration and crime. How … Continued
By: Ralph I. Hage / Arab America Contributing Writer Fires sweeping through the Los Angeles area have claimed at least 24 lives, displaced thousands, and destroyed more than 12,000 structures. Driven by powerful Santa Ana winds, the Palisades, Eaton, Kenneth, and Hurst fires have burned around 62 square miles, with conditions expected to worsen before … Continued
By: Ghassan Rubeiz / Arab America Contributing Writer After a two-year delay, the election of a president for the Lebanese Republic last week represents a modest but genuine step forward. The new president, Joseph Aoun (no relation to the previous president), has received congratulations from around the globe. While not necessarily a transformational figure, Aoun … Continued
By: Ghassan Rubeiz / Arab America Contributing Writer Lebanon stands at a pivotal moment. Its parliament convenes for possible presidential elections on January 9, following a destabilizing two-year vacancy. The timing appears suitable, as exhausted political factions face tremendous pressure to act, and power dynamics have changed. Israel’s presence in South Lebanon, Hezbollah’s diminished influence following … Continued
Yara Marei / Arab America Contributing Writer In a world marked by divisions, the shared history of Arabs and Jews serves as a powerful reminder of our interconnectedness. These Semitic peoples have lived, traded, and celebrated side by side for centuries, united by shared values and traditions. Before the Zionism movement divided the brothers who … Continued
By: Jamileh Mogin / Arab America Contributing Writer On December 24, Mr. Netanyahu expressed gratitude to Christians in Israel and abroad for their “steadfast support” during the ongoing war. This statement reflects the shrewdness of Mr. Netanyahu and his administration, as it implicitly and falsely implies that Christians universally support Israel’s actions in Palestine. The … Continued
By: Ghassan Rubeiz / Arab America Contributing Writer In Syria, the mood has been cautiously optimistic since the fall of Assad last week. The uprising has been peaceful; the new leaders have been cooperating with the old regime’s technocrats to ensure continuity of public services; they are showing flexibility and no longer seem interested in … Continued
By: Arwa Almasaari / Arab America Contributing Writer December 18th is World Arabic Language Day, marking the UN’s 1973 decision to make Arabic its sixth official language. The day celebrates the language’s cultural richness and beauty. At Arab America, we honor the contributions of Arab Americans to modern Arabic literature. Arab Americans and Their Influence … Continued
By: Ghassan Rubeiz / Arab America Contributing Writer The critical weeks after the fall of Assad’s regime may shape decades of history for Syria and its neighbors. Unfortunately, shaken by the pace and implications of change, the regional and international powers are reaching for short-sighted and self-serving solutions. In the long term, though, regional and … Continued
By: Ghassan Rubeiz / Arab America Contributing Writer Things are looking up in Syria for the first time in a long while. The new transitional regime is cooperating and communicating with diverse local communities days after taking the capital. The new leaders appear to be respecting the freedoms of faith and conscience. They are also … Continued
By Mehdi El Merini / Arab America contributing writer. In recent years, Halal tourism has emerged as one of the fastest-growing segments of the global travel industry. With Muslim travelers projected to spend over $300 billion on travel by 2026, according to CrescentRating, the demand for destinations catering to Islamic principles is reshaping the tourism … Continued
By: Ghassan Rubeiz / Arab America Contributing Writer In the rapidly changing geopolitics of the Middle East, what is taking place in Syria these days may have different but significant consequences: an opening for regime change, a boost for the Assad government or a promising round of talks between ruler and opposition. Last week, the Islamist … Continued
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