Loading ...From Oz to Riyadh: “Wicked” Arrives in Saudi Arabia
In this article, Arab America contributing writer Emma Campbell explores how Wicked’s first Middle East production in Riyadh marks a significant cultural moment for Saudi Arabia.
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A Brief History of Marxism in the Arab World
By: Taim Al-Faraje / Arab America Contributing Writer Marxism is deeply rooted in the Arab World, spanning various political ideologies, slogans, literature, and real-life applications. Whether it was through communist parties, such as the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP), or socialist parties like the Ba’ath Party, or individual leaders like Jamal Abdel … Continued
Trump Somali Attacks are Part of a Larger Campaign against Arabs
Since President Trump’s initial introduction to politics, anti-immigration rhetoric has been a cornerstone of his campaign strategy. Trump’s first presidential campaign centered around a proposed border wall on the Mexico-US border. Trump’s second administration has centered on mass deportations of undocumented immigrants. Major cities have been targeted with ICE raids. The MAGA wing of the … Continued
Can Israel and Lebanon Break the Cycle of Conflict?
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
Eurovision Contestants Respond to Israel’s Participation
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
The New Pope’s First Trip
By Robert Jackson/Arab America Contributing Writer The first overseas trip by a pope is always an important one. Pope Leo XIV’s trip to Turkey, Lebanon, and the destinations within reflects the priorities of his papacy. His itinerary included interfaith ceremonies, visiting holy sites, meeting heads of state, and of course, greeting the people crowding to … Continued
Qasim and the 1958 Iraqi Revolution
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
The Chaldeans of Lebanon: “Love Is Contagious”
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
Reclaiming Deep Roots: The Arab World’s Revival of Indigenous Heritage
By: Fayzeh Abou Ardat / Arab America Contributing Writer An interesting cultural change is occurring throughout the Arab world, one that looks not only to Islamic or Arab nationalist identity but also much deeper back to the pre-Islamic and indigenous civilizations that moulded the oldest histories of the region. These ancient cultures, from the Sabaeans … Continued
Why Trump’s Ukraine Gambit Will Repeat His Gaza Mistakes
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
Mansa Musa’s Hajj and Its Impact On The Arab World
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
Arab Americans in Technology: A Journey of Identity, Hope, and Possibility
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
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