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Go topBy: Laila Ali / Arab America Contributing Writer A Home You Know by Heart Second and third-generation Arab Americans experience “home” as an elusive, half-remembered place. Home is family stories around the kitchen table over mint tea, old photo albums stuffed in a drawer, an overseas phone call, or the name of a town or … Continued
We’ve heard it all before—calls for peace, for a two-state solution, for an end to the violence. And yet, here we are. But something feels different this time. France recently announced support for recognizing a Palestinian state, and not long after, Britain followed suit. These aren’t minor players. Their shift in stance could mean more … Continued
By: Sami Asmar / Arab America Contributing Writer Lebanese composer, playwright, and political satirist Ziad Rahbani passed away at the age of 69. The son of Fairuz, the legendary singer that many generations grew up listening to, has, for better or for worse, impacted our collective identity through his music and aggressive commentary on political corruption. … Continued
By: Ramsey Zeidan / Arab America Contributing Writer Anthropogenic climate change is by no means a new issue. As of recent, however, scientists are sounding the alarm on a new facet of global warming: archaeology. Industrial activity and urban development in tandem with worsening climate have endangered key archaeological sites. The Middle East is faced … Continued
By: Ralph I. Hage / Arab America Contributing Writer The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is internationally recognized for its gleaming modern skyscrapers, extravagant shopping malls, and luxurious hotels. Yet, beneath this contemporary veneer lies a rich architectural tradition that reflects the region’s ingenuity, resourcefulness, and cultural heritage. The traditional architecture of the UAE is a … Continued
By: Taim Al-Faraje/Arab America Contributing Writer As of mid-2025, Egypt’s New Administrative Capital (NAC) has entered its second phase of construction. What this means for the new capital is thousands of families moving into newly built housing, establishing museums, an opera house, a training center for artists and musicians, and more. President Abdel Fatah el-Sisi … Continued
By: Katie Beason / Arab America Contributing Writer James Gunn’s 2025 Superman is causing quite a stir on the internet, with praise for its timely portrayal of international armed conflict, government overreach, and American exceptionalism, as well as admonishment for perceived anti-Semitism and anti-American attitudes. While other recent superhero movies like Marvel’s Thunderbolts* swing dramatically … Continued
By: Ghassan Rubeiz / Arab America Contributing WriterThe international community’s failure to address Palestinian suffering is no longer morally defensible. On Monday, the United Nations convened an international meeting to remind the world that the neglected two-state solution is still viable. But at this point, it’s clear that over the past two years, the Gaza conflict has provided … Continued
By: Amir Kobeissi / Arab America Contributing Writer Mahmoud Khalil’s recent visit to Washington, D.C. represents a great moment and has strengthened the connection between Arab American leaders and U.S. politicians. As a widely respected voice in the Arab American community, his role in D.C. shows how important it is to push for engagement and … Continued
By: Laila Ali / Arab America Contributing Author In a country that’s rapidly adding Spanish, Mandarin, and even Tagalog to its public school curriculum, social services, and government materials, the Arabic language is lagging behind greatly. Despite being one of the most spoken languages in the world, as well as one of the fastest growing … Continued
By: Ramsey Zeidan / Arab America Contributing Writer In order for me to write poetry that isn’t politicalI must listen to the birdsand in order to hear the birdsthe warplanes must be silent.- Marwan Makhuoul Nationalism and natural beauty are inevitably intertwined in the art and literature of Palestine. In a sense, nature is a … Continued
By: Ghassan Rubeiz / Arab America Contributing Writer In the modern Middle East, the relentless pursuit of legitimacy by illegitimate means has become Israel’s defining contradiction. What emerges is a state desperately seeking to normalize the fundamentally abnormal through a carefully orchestrated campaign of deception, manipulation, and coercion. The problem has deep roots. Israeli leadership has … Continued
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