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New Presidential Team May Usher in a New US Approach to the Middle East

Aug 7, 2024

By: Ghassan Rubeiz / Arab America Contributing Writer Cultural understanding is critical to sound political judgment. If the US plans to stay deployed in the Middle East, the White House ought to recruit sufficient numbers of Americans with Muslim and(...)

Arab Americans and Political Affiliation

Aug 7, 2024

By Liam Nagle / Arab America Contributing Writer With the upcoming presidential election in the United States – and the ongoing War in Gaza which continues with U.S. support – it would be understandable to wonder about the political history(...)

Ziad Rahbani: A Lebanese Icon

Aug 7, 2024

Ziad Rahbani, Source: Wikimedia Commons By Luke McMahan / Arab America Contributing Writer When speaking of Ziad Rahbani (زياد الرحباني), one immediately mentions that he is the son of one of the most famous and beloved Arab artists of all(...)

Sudan's Humanitarian Crisis

Aug 7, 2024

Sudanese man waving his national flag in Khartoum. Photo source: Pexels By Mehdi El Merini / Arab America contributing writer Sudan is currently experiencing one of the most severe humanitarian crises in its history. With a legacy of conflict, economic(...)

“Ijeh” Zucchini Harvest Pancakes to Celebrate Summer

Aug 6, 2024

By: Blanche Shaheen/Arab America Contributing Writer When you think of pancakes, you might conjure up an image of a mile-high buttermilk stack of fluffy cakes oozing with maple syrup. While I love pancakes as much as the next person,(...)

Andalusian Tuna Omelet

Aug 6, 2024

By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer The ‘ijja (omelet), which is today prepared in the Arab East, is the twin of the Spanish tortilla. While the Arab omelet is enjoyed at breakfast and/or at any meal, the Spanish tortilla(...)

Gaza and the Failures of International Liberalism

Jul 31, 2024

UN Headquarters in Geneva, Source: Wikimedia Commons By Luke McMahan/ Arab America Contributing Writer Despite a steady stream of rulings from respected international organizations condemning Israeli violence and aggression in Palestinian land, there is no end in sight to either(...)

“Kawkab America”: The First Arab American Newspaper

Jul 31, 2024

Photo Credit: Wiki Commons By: Arwa Almasaari / Arab America Contributing Writer Kawkab America is widely recognized as the first Arabic newspaper, founded by members of the Greek Orthodox Church (Mehdi 5, 7). What is less commonly known is that(...)

Netanyahu’s Triumphalism Clashes with Ceasefire Process

Jul 31, 2024

Photo: Wikimedia By: Ghassan Rubeiz / Arab America Contributing Writer Disclaimer: This article was written before the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran earlier today. Haniyeh, who had been engaged in internationally-brokered ceasefire talks, was killed shortly after attending(...)

7 Female Icons Defining The Arab World

Jul 31, 2024

Photo: Wikipedia By: Raisa Sami / Arab America Contributing Writer Arab America looks at the controversy and fascination surrounding the role of women in Arab societies by showcasing notable women from the medieval to the modern era. Despite pervasive gender(...)

From Gaza to Gold: How Palestinian Athletes are Competing Against All Odds

Jul 31, 2024

Flags Across Street. Photo: Wikipedia Commons By Nate Fox / Arab America Contributing Writer Despite the turbulent conditions in their homeland, Palestinian athletes are prepared to compete. Upon their arrival in Paris, they were greeted with flowers and gifts from(...)

Berenike: Secrets of an Ancient Trade Hub

Jul 31, 2024

Source: the official website of the Berenike project. This image shows newly discovered findings and items at Berenike Author: Yara Marei, Arab America Contributing Writer Introduction Berenike, a remote port town on Egypt's Red Sea coast, has captured the attention(...)