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Pathbreakers of Arab America—Rami Khouri

Nov 6, 2024

Photo: Rami Khouri By: John Mason / Arab America Contributing Writer This is the sixty-third of Arab America’s series on American pathbreakers of Arab descent. The series includes personalities from entertainment, business, sports, science, academia, journalism, and politics, among other(...)

What If U.S. Mideast Policy Stays the Same? Key Considerations and Next Steps

Nov 6, 2024

Photos: Wiki Commons By: Ghassan Rubeiz / Arab America Contributing Writer Waiting for a new US president to alter America’s approach to the Middle East is unrealistic, frustrating, and demoralizing. Regardless of who wins the presidential race, the new administration is(...)
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Navigating the Monsoons: Arab Innovations in Indian Ocean Maritime Navigation

Nov 6, 2024

Indian Ocean Monsoon, Photo source: Wikimedia Commons By: Rania Basria / Arab America Contributing Writer The Indian Ocean has long been a hub of marine commerce, connecting diverse cultures and economies in Asia, Africa, and the Middle East. According to(...)

The Kharijites: The First Islamic Sect

Nov 6, 2024

The Battle of Siffin, Source: Wikimedia Commons By Luke McMahan / Arab America Contributing Writer The Kharijites, the first known Islamic sect, formed after splitting from the followers of the fourth Caliph Ali, who was assassinated by one of their(...)

Al Boraq: A Deep Dive into Morocco's High-Speed Train System

Nov 6, 2024

ONCF Al Boraq High Speed Train. Source: Wikimedia Commons By: Nissrine Bedda / Arab America Contributing Writer The nation of Morocco is made up of 67 diverse cities that make the country a spectacle, to say the least. From the(...)

Dajaj bil Laban-Chicken and Yogurt

Nov 4, 2024

Photo Credit: Wiki Commons By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer In Arab cooking yogurt is mainly used with meats such as lamb or beef but also, at times with chicken.  This Saudi Arabian dish proves that chicken and yogurt make(...)

How to Vote Your Conscience Super Strategically 

Oct 31, 2024

By: Sam Husseini / Arab America Contributing Writer The "Uncommitted" movement has predictably floundered.  Parts of it will vote for Harris; others have effectively melded into Abandon Harris and vote for Jill Stein of the Green Party or some other non-genocidal candidate.  At(...)

With Mixed Feelings, I Vote for Harris

Oct 30, 2024

Ghassan Rubeiz / Arab America Contributing Writer Recent presidential polls show that Vice President Harris and former President Trump are running neck and neck among Arab and Muslim Americans: 45% for Trump and 43% for Harris. Stunning New Poll Shows Trump(...)

Raed Wahesh: Voice of Syrian Suffering and Hope

Oct 30, 2024

Image of Old Syrian Poetry. Photo Source: Wikimedia Commons. By: Fedal Hanoun / Arab America Contributing Writer One of the important voices of his generation is Syrian poet Raed Wahesh, particularly in light of the country's ongoing wars. Wahesh, who(...)

A Guide to Surfing in Morocco

Oct 30, 2024

Imsouane Bay, Southern Morocco. Photo source: Pexels By Mehdi El Merini / Arab America Contributing Writer Morocco has become a world-renowned surf destination, offering something for every level of surfer. With over 1,800 kilometers of coastline, the country enjoys consistent(...)

Voices in the Shadows: The Political Influence of Religious and Ethnic Minorities in the Arab World

Oct 30, 2024

Kurdish people in Bisaran, Iran. Photo source: Wikimedia commons Photo source: Wikimedia Commons By: Rania Basria / Arab America Contributing Writer In the Arab world, a diverse tapestry of cultures, languages, and faiths coexist with the dominant Arab identity. Religious(...)

The Order of Assassins: Where the Term “Assassin” Comes From

Oct 30, 2024

King Edward I of England kills his would-be assassin. Picture: Wikipedia Commons By Liam Nagle / Arab America Contributing Writer When you think of the term “assassin”, a variety of topics might spring into mind. You might think of all(...)

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