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Go topBy Liam Nagle / Arab America Contributing Writer Since the group’s launch in 1996, the Al Jazeera Media Network has become increasingly known in households worldwide. Initially just publishing its news in Arabic, the creation of the English-language channel helped to expand its analysis of current affairs all around the globe. But before doing so, … Continued
By Luke McMahan / Arab America Contributing Writer With ceasefire talks to end the war in Gaza consistently failing, American diplomatic voices sympathetic to Arabs are severely needed now and in the coming decades. However, a major tool for achieving this—knowledge of the Arabic language, particularly the specific dialect of the region in question—is becoming … Continued
By Arwa Almasaari / Arab America Contributing Writer In the early twentieth century, amidst the glittering names of Tiffany and Cartier, another jeweler captivated New York’s elite—Marie El-Khoury. Not only was she one of the most sought-after jewelers in the city, but El-Khoury also served as a board member at the Metropolitan Museum of Art … Continued
By Mehdi El Merini /Arab America Contributing Writer The Christian community in historic Palestine, though numerically small, is historically significant, tracing its roots back to the earliest days of Christianity. However, in modern Israel, both Palestinian and Arab-Israeli Christians face systemic discrimination and mistreatment. This article explores the historical and contemporary challenges produced by the … Continued
By: Ghassan Rubeiz / Arab America Contributing Writer Both Israel and Hezbollah claimed victory in this weekend’s exchange of fire across the Lebanese border. The fighting is currently contained, but the area remains a tinderbox. None of this interrupted the negotiations in Cairo toward a Gaza ceasefire. But what was described as a final attempt to … Continued
By: Yara Marei / Arab America Contributing Writer Imagine a band that takes the ordinary, lights it on fire, and from the ashes creates something extraordinary. This is Harget Kart—a name that, in the Arabic Jordanian dialect, means “to burn a photo card.” Just as their name suggests, Harget Kart has set the conventional boundaries … Continued
By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer In the Mediterranean lands vegetables are usually stuffed with meat. However, chickpeas make a healthy substitute. This was the case with our family in the early years of immigration to the western lands of Canada. The prairies were hard-hit with about 10 years of drought not too long after … Continued
By: Barbara Nimri Aziz / Arab America Contributing Writer Israel is forcing our civilization to lose its humanity. It has already forced ICJ to lose its authority. It has stilled the dreams of democracy. It has smothered the mission of countless journalists. It has punished and intimidated university presidents and forced the dismal of principled staff. It has quelled … Continued
By Liam Nagle / Arab America Contributing Writer Arabic is one of the most widely spoken languages in the world. The United Nations recognizes it as one of the six official languages, and Modern Standard Arabic is an official or co-official language in 24 different countries. The number of people who speak Arabic is enormous … Continued
By: Luke McMahan / Arab America Contributing Writer Luke McMahan has been a student of Arabic for two and a half years, and throughout this time, he has been told how wonderful Arabic poetry is. However, because not many translations exist online of anything but the most famous poems, he had to wait to progress … Continued
By: Luke McMahan / Arab America Contributing Writer Perhaps no writer of the twentieth century has had a more significant impact on Islamic politics than Sayyid Qutb. From his young adult life as one of the leading literary critics in Cairo to his eventual radicalization, imprisonment, and execution by Nasser, Qutb’s writings left an indelible … Continued
By: Nate Fox / Arab America Contributing Writer Thousands of pro-Palestinian protestors emerged at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. This is undoubtedly over the party’s continued support for Israel despite the fresh candidacy of Kamal Harris. While Harris has been empathetic toward the suffering of Palestinians in Gaza, it appears action is needed to … Continued
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