Politics

A prominent national Islamic civil rights and advocacy group called President Obama’s historic address to the Muslim world today in Cairo “comprehensive, balanced and forthright” and said it may help reverse the deterioration in relations between the United States and Muslim-majority nations. The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) hosted a live viewing this morning of … Continued

The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee commends remarks delivered by the President of the United States in a historic speech on U.S. relations with the Arab and Muslim World this morning in Cairo. The President, who had made a commitment as a candidate, to deliver an important address to the people of the Arab and Muslim world … Continued

As an Arab American, I had to overcome my first emotional reaction to President Obama’s speech in order to be able to analyze it from a rational, critical perspective. My first reactions were awe that an American president was speaking these words. This was a speech that was light years away from the hateful rhetoric … Continued

Quoting from the Quran for emphasis, President Barack Obama called for a “new beginning between the United States and Muslims” Thursday and said together, they could confront violent extremism across the globe and advance the timeless search for peace in the Middle East. “This cycle of suspicion and discord must end,” Obama said in a … Continued

Below, the full text of President Obama’s speech in Cairo, Egypt, titled “A New Beginning.” I am honored to be in the timeless city of Cairo, and to be hosted by two remarkable institutions. For over a thousand years, Al-Azhar has stood as a beacon of Islamic learning, and for over a century, Cairo University … Continued

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah will hold wide-ranging talks with US President Barack Obama who begins his first Middle East trip today. Obama is expected to seek Arab backing for his bid to revive the Middle East peace process and repair strained ties with the Muslim world. Riyadh, where a large number … Continued

The Congress of Arab American Organizations (CAAO)—Michigan is scheduled to hold a press conference at 11 a.m. Thursday at the Lebanese American Heritage Club, 4335 Maple Street, to address members of the media on community reaction to President Barack Obama’s highly-anticipated speech to the Muslim and Arab worlds. Obama is expected to speak broadly to … Continued

President Barack Obama this week said his long-anticipated speech to the Islamic world, to be delivered in Egypt today, is part of an initiative to “change the conversation” between the United States and Muslims around the globe. But many local Muslims wonder whether the new president’s actions will be enough. Many said they are hoping … Continued