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Go topBy: Fayzeh Abou Ardat / Arab America Contributing Writer The Eurovision Song Contest has found itself more and more at the centre of geopolitics and art in recent years. The 2024–2025 cycle has been especially contentious since discussions about Israel’s participation in the tournament have heated up in light of its continuous military operations in … Continued
By: Ghassan Rubeiz / Arab America Contributing Writer As the Trump administration pivots from its faltering Gaza ceasefire to an overambitious Ukraine peace proposal, a troubling pattern emerges: the same transactional diplomatic team is applying roughly the same approach to two fundamentally different conflicts. The initial promise of the Gaza plan seemed compelling: the cessation of heavy … Continued
By Jake Harris / Arab America Contributing Writer Mansa Musa also known as Musa I was King of the Malian Empire in the first half of the 14th century, at the territorial peak of the empire. The extent of his wealth is known to have been extraordinary even for a monarch. Musa I, is considered … Continued
By: Diksha Tyagi/Arab America Contributing Writer Conventional understandings of international law often trace its foundations to 17th century, which gave rise to the sovereign nation-state system and the rights that developed from it. However, Arab legal traditions developed key concepts of international law centuries before. International Law Today Contemporary organizations such as the United Nations … Continued
By: 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 Ralph I. Hage/Arab America Contributing Writer In the heart of Lebanon, a country known for its religious pluralism and historic role as a haven for the displaced, lives a resilient yet often overlooked Christian community: the Chaldeans. While Lebanon is home to 18 recognized sects, the Chaldean Catholic community, tied deeply to Iraq’s ancient … Continued
Long before Charles de Gaulle became the Founder of the Modern French Republic, he lived quietly with his family in a rented first-floor Beirut apartment. By Ralph I. Hage/Arab America Contributing Writer During the early years of the French Mandate in Lebanon, Charles de Gaulle — then a rising military officer and strategist, and not … Continued
By: Ray Milhem / Arab America Contributing Writer Across the United States, Arab Americans have quietly and powerfully shaped the technologies that define modern life. They have built systems that secure our digital world, designed engines that drive innovation, and led teams that imagine the future. But behind the patents, products, and platforms lies something … Continued
“Our interests in the negotiations [with Syria] include demilitarizing southwestern Syria and preserving the safety of the Druze.” Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said this just eight hours before the writing of this article. Through dozens of statements and actions, Netanyahu has made it clear that he and his genocidal government claim a right to … 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 Jake Harris / Arab America Contributing Writer Thanksgiving in the United States is totally ingrained in the nation’s cultural fabric. Known for Apple Pie, Turkey, Stuffing, Football, Family. Unlike other major holidays in the United States like Christmas, and Easter, there isn’t a particular religious affiliation with the holiday like the others. Thanksgiving presents … Continued
By: Diksha Tyagi/Arab America Contributing Writer To truly understand the modern Middle East and North Africa, the importance of oil cannot be overstated. Ever since the discovery of large petroleum reserves in the early twentieth century, oil has been the determinant of the diverse economic and political trajectories across the Arab world. This article will … Continued
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