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Mamdani’s Victory: A Test of Progressive Politics in America’s Most Powerful City

By: Ghassan Rubeiz / Arab America Contributing Writer Israelis do not like Zohran Mamdani. Israel has passion and experience in eliminating political leaders who dream of Palestine. The election of Mamdani as New York’s next mayor offers a glimpse of America’s progressive future, but transforming hope into governance will require strategic pragmatism. Mamdani’s win reflects that … Continued

Saudi–Israeli Normalization: The Deal That May Never Happen

By: Amir Kobeissi / Arab America Contributing Writer In recent years, relations between Saudi Arabia and Israel have been strained, yet they remain central to the Middle East and the wider Arab region. Talks of normalization often seem limited, with political, religious, and regional challenges limiting progress. Saudi Arabia’s hesitation is closely tied to recognition … Continued

Lentil, Lamb and Swiss Chard Stew  – ‘Adasiya

By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer A similar dish was served in Baghdad’s palaces in the 9th century.  Ironically, while lentils may be associated with the food of peasantry, Arab rulers and nobility graced their tables with a variety of dishes made with lentils.  But then again, Arab physicians played an important role in advising … Continued

The Humanitarian Crisis in Sudan: A Country in Collapse

By: Fayzeh Abou Ardat / Arab America Contributing Writer Sudan is currently experiencing one of the biggest humanitarian disasters in history. The Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have been engaged in a bloody struggle that has split the nation since April 2023. Millions of people have been uprooted, cities have … Continued

 Marwan Barghouti: The Activist Dubbed “The Palestinian Mandela”

By Jake Harris / Arab America Contributing Writer There are often misconceptions about the political landscape of Palestine. Like any other nation, there are disagreements, factions and different road maps that groups believe would best lead Palestine to self-determination and full sovereignty. Marwan Barghouti is one of the most influential Palestinian activists coming from the … Continued

Pathbreakers of Arab America—Donna Shalala

This is the ninety-eighth 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. Highlighted by contributing writer John Mason, our ninety-eighth pathbreaker is Donna Shalala, an Arab American academic and politician who served in leadership positions in several universities and in the Carter and Clinton administrations, as well as in the U.S. House of Representatives from 2019 to 2021. Shalala is a recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom, which she was awarded in 2008.

Trump’s Gaza Plan Cannot Succeed Without Palestinian Leadership

By: Ghassan Rubeiz / Arab America Contributing Writer Trump’s plan for Gaza is holding for the moment, despite isolated incidents of violence. Yet progress in implementing the 20-point plan is agonizingly slow and opaque. Tellingly, not a single Arab country has so far offered troops to the envisioned international peacekeeping force meant to secure Gaza. … Continued

Documenting Gaza: The Power of Palestinian Storytelling

By: Emma Campbell / Arab America Contributing Writer As the Gaza ceasefire collapses and the genocide continues, it is crucial to examine how media consumption shapes global perceptions of the conflict. Few wars have been so widely documented, yet this visibility comes at a devastating cost – at least 248 journalists have been killed in … Continued

Lebanon: A Failed State or a Nation Refusing to Fall

A Mother Sewing the Flag in Front of Her Daughter. Photo Credit: © Wikimedia Commons, 2025 via Wikimedia Commons – CC BY 4.0 By: Amir Kobeissi / Arab America Contributing Writer Lebanon often faces a negative reputation in mainstream media and struggles with ongoing economic and regional conflict. Its unstable political system and years of … Continued

Chickpeas and Broad Bean Stew – Garbanzo y Habas a la Andaluza

By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer Vegetable dishes in southern Spain are, in the majority of cases, of Arab (Moorish) origin.  These dishes are identified by their use of the many spices introduced by the Arabs into the Iberian Peninsula.  These spices continue to carry their Arabic names such as alcaravea (caraway – al-karawya); almoradux … Continued

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