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Palestine Recognition Grows: 147–and Now the West?

By: Fayzeh Abou Ardat / Arab America Contributing Writer In a major diplomatic shift, Canada, the UK, Malta, Portugal, and France are reportedly set to recognize the State of Palestine this September. If it happened, the action would constitute the turning point in Israeli-Palestinian geopolitics. It is especially significant among NATO and EU member nations … Continued

Assassins Creed Mirage: A Modern Game in Abbasid Baghdad

By: Jake Harris / Arab America Contributing Writer The Assassin’s Creed video game series is one of the most popular and long running franchises in 21st century gaming. Each game is a work of historical fiction. Games take place in famous historical eras such as the French Revolution, American Revolution, Ptolemaic Egypt, and the Viking … Continued

The Traditional Architecture of Iraq

By Ralph I. Hage/Arab America Contributing Writer The traditional architecture of Iraq spans millennia, shaped by diverse civilizations and unique environmental needs. From the ancient ziggurats of Sumer to the brickwork of Abbasid mosques and the inward-facing homes of Mosul and Basra, Iraqi architecture reflects a continuous dialogue between heritage, function, and identity. Mesopotamian Foundations: … Continued

Pathbreakers of Arab America—Heather Raffo

This is the ninetieth in Arab America’s series on American pathbreakers of Arab descent. The series features personalities from various fields, including entertainment, business, sports, science, the arts, academia, journalism, and politics. Contributing writer, John Mason, highlights our ninetieth pathbreaker, Heather Raffo, an American born to mixed Iraqi American parents. She is an eminent playwright who addresses issues as sensitive as Iraqi women affected by war and repression; an American Marine deeply affected by war in Falluja; and her two countries, Iraq and the U.S., both facing serious issues of internal division.

Saudi Arabia’s Recent Cultural Changes

By: Amir Kobeissi / Arab America Contributing Writer The Push For Modernization When Mohammed bin Salman became the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia on June 21, 2017, he planned to implement changes through Vision 2030, which aimed to better develop the country and create a strong sense of belonging. The main goal for this initiative … Continued

Silent Struggles: The Emotional Toll of Migration on Arab-Americans

By: Layla Mahmoud / Arab America Contributing Writer Moving to America is often painted as the ultimate dream: freedom, opportunity, and success. For many Arabs, however, this journey is far more complex. Beneath the surface of new beginnings lies a quiet, unspoken pain: the struggle of mental health. Whether it’s due to isolation, cultural dissonance, … Continued

Iraqi Sumac Salad

By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer Sumac, with its lemony flavour, is a favourite spice of eastern Arab world.  As a seasoning, it lends a tarty taste to barbecues, chicken, savoury pies, fish, salads, sauces, dips, stews, stuffings and vegetables.  It is also mixed extensively with onions and salt as a savoury spice for roasts. … Continued

Hot Honey Crispy Fish: A 10th-Century Arab Dish for Today’s Table

By: Blanche Shaheen/Arab America Contributing Writer If you trace the origins of the Mediterranean Diet along the historical path of Arab countries, you will find that food was considered far more than sustenance. In the Medieval Arab world, meals were carefully constructed. Every ingredient served a medicinal purpose, curated for balance, digestion, and vitality. It … Continued

The Arab American Politics of Superman 2025

By: Katie Beason / Arab America Contributing Writer James Gunn’s 2025 Superman is causing quite a stir on the internet, with praise for its timely portrayal of international armed conflict, government overreach, and American exceptionalism, as well as admonishment for perceived anti-Semitism and anti-American attitudes. While other recent superhero movies like Marvel’s Thunderbolts* swing dramatically … Continued

Pathbreakers of Arab America—Simon Shaheen

This is the eighty-ninth in Arab America’s series on American pathbreakers of Arab descent. The series features personalities from various fields, including entertainment, business, sports, science, the arts, academia, journalism, and politics. John Mason, contributing writer, highlights our eighty-ninth pathbreaker, Simon Shaheen, Palestinian-born orchestra leader who has become one of Arabic music’s most prominent ambassador and most active educators in the United States.

International Frustration Grows as Gaza Starvation Reported

By Jake Harris / Arab America Contributing Writer International Aid groups are quite unanimous in stating that the food situation in Gaza has reached a dire state. The Integrated Food Security Phase Classification has three thresholds to reach in order for a food crisis to be considered a famine. The IPC has confirmed two of … Continued

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