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6 Educational Organizations to Support This Thanksgiving Season
Nov 27, 2024
Children reading books. Image source: Pexels. By: Arwa Almasaari / Arab America Contributing Writer At the Connect Summit, organized by Arab America, a panel titled Countering Misrepresentations of Arabs in America: Media, Civil Rights, and Beyond explored practical strategies to(...)
The Baghdad Pact: NATO of the Middle East?
Nov 27, 2024
"Pishraft-e-Iran" (literally 'Progress of Iran'), a pro-western Iranian propaganda poster featuring the members of the Baghdad Pact. Photo: Wikipedia Commons By Liam Nagle / Arab America Contributing Writer During the Cold War that took place in the aftermath of the(...)
Thanksgiving in Arab America
Nov 27, 2024
By Mehdi El Merini / Arab America Contributing Writer Thanksgiving is a cherished time for reflection, gratitude, and togetherness. For Arab Americans, it offers a unique opportunity to celebrate the values of family and hospitality while blending cultural traditions from(...)
US Peace Facade in Middle East Contrasts with Militant Foreign Policy
Nov 27, 2024
Photo: NBC News By: Ghassan Rubeiz / Arab America Contributing Writer Editors Note: A ceasefire was announced yesterday. A truce between Israel and Hezbollah is a positive step forward, but it is neither a peace agreement nor a settlement between the two(...)
2024 Ambassador of the Year: H.E. Hanène Tajouri Bessassi of Tunisia
Nov 25, 2024
The National U.S. - Arab Chamber of Commerce (NUSACC) announced today that Her Excellency Hanène Tajouri Bessassi, Tunisia’s Ambassador to the United States, has been selected as the 2024 Ambassador of the Year. This award, begun in 2004, is given(...)
Pathbreakers of Arab America—Emil Wakim
Nov 20, 2024
Photo -- Emil Wakim By: John Mason / Arab America Contributing Writer This is the sixty-fifth of Arab America’s series on American pathbreakers of Arab descent. The series includes personalities from entertainment, business, sports, science, arts, academia, journalism, and politics,(...)
The Lebanese National Pact: History and Controversy
Nov 20, 2024
Protests in Martyrs' Square in 2019. Photo: Wikipedia Commons. By: Liam Nagle / Arab America Contributing Writer Lebanon is a unique country in the Middle East. It is made up of a variety of religious groups, including Maronites, Sunni and(...)
The Sand War of 1963: A Brief Conflict with Long Shadows
Nov 20, 2024
Map of Morocco and Algeria, labeling where the Sand War occurred. Photo source: Wikimedia Commons By Mehdi El Merini / Arab America Contributing Writer The Sand War, a brief yet impactful clash between Morocco and Algeria, unfolded in the fall(...)
Can Trump Leverage Foreign Policy Successes to Balance a Pressured Domestic Agenda
Nov 20, 2024
Photo: Wiki Commons By: Ghassan Rubeiz / Arab America Contributing Writer According to the New York Times, Elon Musk, on behalf of President-elect Donald Trump, met last week with Iran’s representative to the United Nations. Although Iran later denied the(...)
City of Light: How Baghdad Became a Center of Knowledge
Nov 20, 2024
Baghdad - Photo source: Wikimedia Commons By: Rania Basria / Arab America Contributing Writer Baghdad, modern Iraq's capital, exemplifies human creativity, perseverance, and cultural richness. During the Abbasid Caliphate, 750-1258 CE, this city became a beacon of intellectual and scientific(...)
Ancient Arab Gods and Legendary Heroes
Nov 20, 2024
Image of a Museum in Yemen: Photo Source : Wikimedia Commons By: Fedal Hanoun / Arab America Contributing Writer The rich cultural legacy of the Arab world is reflected in the diverse array of stories, beliefs, and characters found in(...)
Israel’s Blockade and UNRWA Ban Worsen Gaza’s Crisis
Nov 20, 2024
UNRWA, southern end of Ophel Road, Jerusalem. Image Source: Wikimedia Commons. Courtesy of rusticus80. By: Jad Elsaghir / Arab America Contributing Writer For many in Gaza, finding essential aid has become exponentially difficult. Israel has consistently blocked all forms of(...)4,713 Results (Page 33 of 393)