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Go topBy: Ghassan Rubeiz / Arab America Contributing Writer For those rushing to war with a weakened Iran, this is not a historic opportunity. US authoritarian foreign policy undervalues diplomacy and does not adjust well to a growing multipolar reality. This time, a prolonged attack by the US, coordinated with Israel, would be perceived by Tehran as … Continued
By: Adel B. Korkor / Arab America Contributing Writer We are reminded that love is not merely a feeling, but something we live. It is expressed in our language, preserved in our memories, and protected through our traditions. When authentic, love moves beyond sentiment and becomes action. For those of us carrying Arab heritage in … Continued
Our one hundred and tenth pathbreaker is May Calamawy, an Egyptian Palestinian who began her acting career when she followed her dream by moving from Bahrain to Boston, where she attended theatre school. From a role on Golden Globe-winning ‘Ramy’ to a part on Disney+ and Marvel’s ‘address the Knight.’ Contributing writer, John Mason, highlights her success in film, which ultimately gave her a platform to signal attention to the death and suffering of Palestinians in the Gaza Strip.
By: Ghassan Rubeiz / Arab America Contributing Writer Iran’s influence on Hezbollah will be affected by the developing situation of Tehran’s regime over the next crucial weeks. And Lebanon’s Hezbollah, Iran’s closest ally, is examining its options as the tension inside and outside Lebanon rises. The US keeps on pressuring Lebanon’s fragile state to disarm … Continued
Andy Ruiz Jr. speaks at the press conference announcing his rematch with Anthony Joshua for the Heavyweight Championship of the World. The event was held on September 5, 2019, in the home of the original Bowery Bank in Lower Manhattan. Via Wikimedia Commons
By: Emma Campbell / Arab America Contributing Writer From Türkiye and Lebanon to North Africa Pope Leo XIV, the first American-born pontiff, has quickly signaled a global vision for his papacy, embracing high-stakes international diplomacy and interfaith engagement. In late 2025, he completed his first Apostolic Journey abroad with historical visits to Türkiye and Lebanon. … Continued
By: Robert Jackson / Arab America Contributing Writer Across the country, a new wave of Arab-American leaders is rising. This series explores their stories, motivations, and the futures they are working to build. Dr. Abdul El-Sayed is one of the new voices in politics calling for progressive change. With doctorates in Public Health and Medicine, … Continued
By: Ghassan Rubeiz / Arab America Contributing Writer What Netanyahu and Trump fail to grasp is that war may start as a desired solution but often ends as a nightmare – as Gaza’s two-year conflict has clearly demonstrated. Moving from one nightmare to another, possibly on its way: Iran. On February 5, the Trump administration … Continued
This is the one-hundred and ninth 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 one-hundred and ninth pathbreaker is Ralph Johns, son of Syrian Arab Christian immigrants, who reached out and touched history through his role in fighting segregation. Jones helped open a new front in the American struggle for civil rights by encouraging the 1960 Sit-in at a Woolworth’s store in Greensboro, North Carolina by four Black students—known as “the Greensboro Four.” According to John Mason, contributing writer, it is seen as a pivotal moment in the annals of the American Civil Rights Movement.
By Jake Harris / Arab America Contributing Writer Azeez Al-Shaair was fined $11,593 by the NFL for wearing eyeblack that had a “stop the genocide” message during the Houston Texans playoff game. Al-Shaair is a Muslim whose father lived in Saudi Arabia. He moved back and forth between his US home in Florida and Saudi … Continued
By: Robert Jackson/Arab America Contributing Writer Nasry “Tito” Asfura is Honduras’ newly elected president. A prominent conservative leader in Honduras, he is a departure from his predecessor, Xiomara Castro, who was a left wing candidate. His rise from municipal politics to the presidency reflects decades of experience in business and governance, a new agenda, and … Continued
By: Ghassan Rubeiz / Arab America Contributing Writer At the time of this writing, the chances for an imminent US attack on Iran, possibly coordinated with Israel, appear disturbingly high. Americans have been bombarded with arguments that defeating the unpopular and autocratic Iranian regime would bring about reform, but the chances of this happening are … Continued
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