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Tāriq ibn Ziyād: The Founding Father of Andalusia

By: Ahmed Abu Sultan/Arab America Contributing Writer Spain has been an independent state for the longest of time. It’s culture has changed to levels where the original settlers would seem foreign. However, no era influenced the culture of Hispania as much as the Islamic conquest led by Tariq bin Ziyad. The path he took forever … Continued

Democracy Destroyed: Stories of American Sponsored Coups – Iran

By: Noah Robertson/Arab America Contributing Writer Iran has made headlines for years with their aggressive internal and external policies and actions, but who/what contributed to the lack of democracy in the country and their current government? The actions of Iran’s theocratic government under the Ayatollah have not only hurt the Iranian peoples, but have also … Continued

Mahmoud Abbas should Step Down

SOURCE: THE NATION BY: DR. JAMES J. ZOGBY With all due respect to his years of service, it is time for Mahmoud Abbas to step aside. He should not run for office in the upcoming Palestinian elections and he should cede the reins of Fateh to others. I say this not because of his age—that … Continued

Impact of Arab American Immigrants

By: Yasmina Hage/Arab America Contributing Writer Immigration is arguably one of the most controversial topics in today’s society. America is often called the “nation of immigrants” because of its large open immigration policy towards accepting newcomers. This policy allows immigrants the freedom and greater opportunities that this country has to offer. This phenomenon is not … Continued

The Sword of God

By: Ahmed Abu Sultan/Arab America Contributing Writer Khalid ibn al-Walid was an Arab Muslim commander in the service of the Islamic prophet Muhammad and the caliphs Abu Bakr and Umar. He played a leading role in the Ridda wars against rebel tribes in Arabia and the early Muslim conquests of Sasanian Iraq and Byzantine Syria. … Continued

Dr. Mohamed El-Erian During this Pandemic Crisis: Will we Draw on the Lessons from Past Mistakes?

450 Participants Join National US Arab Chamber of Commerce Webinar, Including Nine Arab Ambassadors Back in 2008, the world teetered on the edge of an international financial crisis initially sparked by banks’ excessive risk-taking and the bursting of the U.S. housing bubble. What resulted was the worst global recession since the Great Depression of the … Continued

Democracy Destroyed: Stories of American Sponsored Coups – Syria

By: Noah Robertson/Arab America Contributing Writer April 17, 1946: French control of Syria was finally over and President Shukri al-Quwalti, Syria’s first democratically elected president, could finally run the country independent of French rule. Syria’s hope for a democratic and prosperous future however quickly encountered problems. Initially, the U.S. supported an independent Syria and wanted to … Continued

US Policy Ignores Palestinian Human Rights

SOURCE: COMMON DREAMS BY: JAMES J. ZOGBY Israel operates with impunity, while Palestinian actions have been scrutinized and condemned and their protests ignored or silenced. Over the years, the approach of most American policymakers toward the Israeli-Palestinian conflict has been Israel-centric with near total disregard for the suffering endured by the Palestinian people. The architects … Continued

Anti-American Sentiments in the Arab World

By: Ivey Noojin/Arab America Contributing Writer After former President Trump declared Jerusalem as the capital of Israel, hatred toward the United States has grown to a tangible amount in the Middle East. There have been violent protests in response, and many people blame the U.S. for the deaths that have subsequently occurred. Official leaders in … Continued

Congress Pressures Biden and Company for Fairness towards Palestinians

By: John Mason / Arab America Contributing Writer House members and Senators have both sent letters to the Biden administration requesting that it make good on its promises to the Palestinians. The letters follow a perceived delay in the administration’s undoing of four years of overly favorable treatment of the Netanyahu regime, to the detriment … Continued

Kirkuk: The Iraqi City of Black Gold

By: Lindsey Penn/Arab America Contributing Writer The Middle Eastern countries are very well-known for their oil deposits. In particular, the Gulf is known around the world for its oil production, which the countries built their wealth upon. However, Kirkuk, Iraq has a different experience with oil production. Kirkuk is unique, as its history has led … Continued

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