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“Dark Humor”: Is Gen Z Comfortable in Their Apathy?

By: Ramsey Zeidan / Arab America Contributing Writer As of recently, the United States is officially involved in a war with Iran. President Trump announced a successful bombing campaign targeting three nuclear sites. Iran has retaliated by striking U.S. bases, and tensions are rising fast. With serious casualties and imminent conflict approaching, Generation Z has … Continued

Where’s Gaza Amidst the Tensions of the Middle East?

By Rena Elhessen / Arab America Contributing Writer Gaza has lost media coverage amidst the ongoing tensions in the Middle East. Though media outlets continue to pivot their attention to the Iran-Israel conflict, people must not forget Gaza. Since October 7, 2023, Israel has unleashed a war on Gaza, and this conflict continues to gain … Continued

Modest Swimwear for the Summer Heatwave

By: Katie Beason / Arab America Contributing Writer As temperatures across the Northeast hit record highs, thousands of people are flocking to beaches and pools to escape the heat. This can present a challenge (and an opportunity!) for women looking for more modest swimwear options, which the fashion world isn’t always quick to provide.  As … Continued

Nut Rolls – Nashab

By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer In the 10th century Kitab al-Tabikh by the Baghdadi author Ibn Sayyar al-Warraq, we find a recipe for ruqaq, very thin sheets of dough, no doubt the precursor to the modern Arab world’s marquq while in the 13th century cookbook by the Aleppan Ibn al-‘Adim and in the 13th … Continued

Rethinking the UN: Western Support, Middle Eastern Skepticism

By: Laila Mamdouh / Arab America contributing writer The UN’s and it Role in the Middle East: Aspirations The United Nations (UN) is the world’s leading international organization, founded in 1945 with the mission to maintain international peace and security, promote human rights, and foster social and economic development worldwide. With 193 member states, the … Continued

Pathbreakers of Arab America—Dina Katabi

This is the eighty-sixth 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. Our eighty-sixth pathbreaker is Dina Katabi, a Syrian-born computer scientist, electrical engineer, and developer of practical applications of machine learning to the analysis of human body health. As contributing writer John Mason points out, she was designated as one of the world’s most influential women engineers by Forbes Magazine.

Is Trump Yielding to Netanyahu by Entering the War with Iran?

By: Ghassan Rubeiz / Arab America Contributing Writer In the pretext of responding to an “existential threat”, Israel attacked Iran on June 12. The targets included nuclear infrastructure, military leadership, defense capabilities, and oil and natural gas sites. The initial result is a dramatic tactical advantage for Tel Aviv. However, Iran has so far responded with … Continued

A Single Banner. A Single Act. That’s How It Began.

By: B Nimri Aziz / Arab America Contributing Writer Should I, or shouldn’t I? Can I, or can’t I? I may be alone. No villager who had accompanied me to protests 6-8 years ago hinted they might attend Saturday’s “No Kings” rally. Of more than 2,000 nationwide events, I’m heading to one of only three … Continued

Visiting the Middle East During Conflict: The Israel-Iran War

By Rena Elhessen / Arab America Contributing Writer The ongoing Israel-Iran war began last week, and the affects of this conflict are already being seen throughout the region of the Middle East. The geographic positions of Israel and Iran have left the rest of the Arab world closing off airspace and redirecting flights, leaving Arabs … Continued

The Evolution of Modern Dabke Fusions

By: Ramsey Zeidan / Arab America Contributing Writer The Dabke is an Arab folklore dance characterized by people stomping their feet rhythmically in lines or circles. Often performed in celebratory settings like weddings or parties, the Dabke is a staple in Levantine culture. The historical roots of the Dabke can be traced back to modern-day … Continued

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