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Go topBy: Taim Al-Faraje / Arab America Contributing Writer Iraq, like much of the Arab World after Sykes-Picot, had a corrupt king installed after “independence” in 1932. The Anglo-Iraqi Treaty of 1930 gave the British significant control over Iraqi affairs. Although many of the provisions were only meant to be used in times of war, making … Continued
By: Ghassan Rubeiz / Arab America Contributing Writer One day, Israel might become an integral part of the Middle East, but only if the Jewish state abandons its colonial approach to state building. Arab-Israeli relations must be transparent and sensitive to injustice. While millions of Arabs watch Gaza’s destruction with growing outrage, their leaders quietly … Continued
By Liam Nagle / Arab America Contributing Writer It is 1919. In the wake of the First World War and the collapse of the Ottoman Empire, there was varied discussion on what was to become of the Middle East. The victorious Allied Powers deliberated on what was to become of the territory. Whereas Britain and … Continued
By: Ghassan Rubeiz / Arab America Contributing Writer Israelis do not like Zohran Mamdani. Israel has passion and experience in eliminating political leaders who dream of Palestine. The election of Mamdani as New York’s next mayor offers a glimpse of America’s progressive future, but transforming hope into governance will require strategic pragmatism. Mamdani’s win reflects that … Continued
This is the ninety-eighth 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. Highlighted by contributing writer John Mason, our ninety-eighth pathbreaker is Donna Shalala, an Arab American academic and politician who served in leadership positions in several universities and in the Carter and Clinton administrations, as well as in the U.S. House of Representatives from 2019 to 2021. Shalala is a recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom, which she was awarded in 2008.
By: Laila Mamdouh / Arab America Contributing Writer Arab nationalism began as a dream of belonging after years of colonial division. In the early twentieth century, Arab intellectuals and revolutionaries worked to reclaim self-determination. The Nahḍa (Arab renaissance) inspired an ideology that viewed the Arab world as a single cultural and political community. This movement … Continued
By: Ghassan Rubeiz / Arab America Contributing Writer The Trump administration’s 21-point plan for Gaza represents the US’s latest attempt at rushed crisis management. The plan calls for the immediate return of the hostages and exchange of prisoners; a ceasefire; peacekeeping by an unspecified multinational force; a gradual Israeli withdrawal; the disarming of Hamas and … Continued
By: Laila Mamdouh / Arab America Contributing Writer In the mid-20th century, Egypt stood in the spotlight of international politics not only because of its young leader Gamal Abdel Nasser, but because it positioned itself as a voice for those struggling under colonial rule. Nasser’s popularity came from not only his charisma but mainly the … Continued
By: Ghassan Rubeiz / Arab America Contributing Writer The entire Middle East lives in the shadow of sectarianism. While most Arab state leaders have been trying their best to suppress (e.g. Egypt), ignore (e.g. Lebanon and Iraq), or recover from (e.g. Syria) sectarian political dynamics domestically, Israel’s current leadership has become used to weaponizing religious … Continued
By: Laila Mamdouh / Arab America Contributing Writer On September 9, 2025, the Middle East woke up to an unprecedented escalation. Israel launched an airstrike in Doha, Qatar, targeting senior Hamas officials meeting under Qatari mediation. The strike hit a residential complex in the upscale Leqtaifiya district, near a petrol station, killing several people and … Continued
This is the ninety-third 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. Contributing writer John Mason highlights our ninety-third pathbreaker, Andy Shallal, who was born in Iraq to diplomat parents, educated in the U.S., and who has become a highly successful businessman. He is equally well known for his philanthropy, artistry, and his political and proudly pro-Arab stances.
By: Ghassan Rubeiz / Arab America Contributing Writer Last week, when five Palestinian journalists were killed in an Israeli bombing campaign that included Nasser Hospital—one of Gaza’s few remaining health facilities—Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu dismissed their deaths as a “tragic mishap.” According to the Oxford Dictionary, a mishap is an “unlucky accident.” This linguistic sleight … Continued
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