By: Ghassan Rubeiz / Arab America Contributing Writer In the rapidly changing geopolitics of the Middle East, what is taking place in Syria these days may have different but significant consequences: an opening for regime change, a boost for the Assad government or a promising round of talks between ruler and opposition. Last week, the Islamist … Continued
By Mehdi El Merini / Arab America Contributing Writer The Sand War, a brief yet impactful clash between Morocco and Algeria, unfolded in the fall of 1963. Occurring just a year after Algeria’s hard-won independence from French colonial rule, the Sand War revolved around territorial disputes inherited from colonial-era borderlines. Though lasting only a few … Continued
By: Mehdi El Merini / Arab America Contributing Writer Historical Origins of Ceuta and Melilla Ceuta and Melilla, two small enclaves on the northern coast of Africa, stand as remnants of Spain’s colonial presence on the African continent. Their histories date back centuries, intertwining the complex legacies of conquest, trade, and European imperial ambitions. Ceuta is … Continued
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