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Go topBy: Ghassan Rubeiz / Arab America Contributing Writer The White House’s new National Security Strategy document is deeply perturbing. The document emphasizes power, identity, and Western ways of living rather than human rights and harmony among nations. It warns that Europe faces erosion of its civilization unless it elects more “patriotic” nationalist right-wing parties committed to stemming immigration. … Continued
By: Ghassan Rubeiz / Arab America Contributing Writer It remains unclear what exactly drove an Indian Australian father and son, Sajid Akram and Naveed Akram, to commit a massacre on Bondi Beach in Sydney on Sunday, December 14 – the first day of Hanukkah – leaving 15 dead and dozens injured, mainly of the Australian Jewish … Continued
By: Ghassan Rubeiz / Arab America Contributing Writer In armed conflict, victory is often mistakenly measured by the destruction inflicted on the enemy—not the long-term interests of the warriors. This narrow view, now, threatens to pull Lebanon and Israel into yet another devastating conflagration. Prime Minister Netanyahu is thrilled that Israel’s military forces have overperformed over the … Continued
By: 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: Emma Campbell / Arab America Contributing Writer In the Palestinian village of Bil’in, just outside Ramallah, a powerful grassroots movement has challenged the Israeli Separation Barrier for over two decades. Led by local residents, the Bil’in Popular Committee Against the Wall has become a symbol of Arab resilience and nonviolent resistance. In this analysis, … 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: Emma Campbell / Arab America Contributing Writer Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince, Mohammed bin Salman, recently visited the White House on November 18. Their discussions ignited debates over the future of US-Saudi-Israeli cooperation. With the genocide in Gaza intensifying regional instability, political strains have rippled across the region. With the United States’ foreign policy narratives … 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
This is the one-hundredth 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. Our one-hundredth pathbreaker, Amal Clooney, a descendent of Lebanese parents and a refugee, is a highly accomplished legal scholar and practitioner. She is an arch defender of victims of war and other disasters. Here, contributing writer, John Mason highlights her human rights work in aiding victims of two ongoing wars, Ukraine and Gaza.
By: Ghassan Rubeiz / Arab America Contributing Writer Arab leaders, facing persistent insecurity at home, continue to look outward for protection. They have lately been flocking to Washington, seeking assurances of security and prosperity. Over the past two months, President Trump has met with a series of Arab leaders and dignitaries: Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi … Continued
By Jake Harris / Arab America Contributing Writer The Papacy has long tried to ride the fence when it comes to their involvement in domestic affairs. It is an attempt to remain neutral in order to avoid alienating members of the church. In most scenarios it has played to their advantage. Riding the fence keeps … Continued
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