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The Powers and Limits of UN Condemnations

Photo by Bertramz, CC BY 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons By: Diksha Tyagi/Arab America Contributing Writer The United Nations has repeatedly condemned acts of violence across the globe, from the ongoing conflict in Sudan to the escalation in Gaza. Though these statements clearly serve a symbolic purpose, it’s important to consider the impacts of such condemnations … Continued

Trump and Netanyahu See National Security Through an Ethno-Racial Lens

By: 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

A Christmas Letter — What Would Jesus Do Today?

By Ralph I. Hage/Arab America contributing writer Christmas lights flicker along the streets and the stores flood with sales. Beyond the presents and the feasts and the charming Christmas lights, I find myself reflecting on the life of a man. A man who was born over two thousand years ago but whose ideas live on. … Continued

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

UNESCO World Arabic Language Day

Photo by Mustafa Wahhudi, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons By: Diksha Tyagi/Arab America Contributing Writer Celebrated on December 18 every year since 2012, World Arabic Language Day highlights the global commitment to promoting and preserving the Arabic language. This date marks the day the United Nations General Assembly formally adopted Arabic as its sixth … 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

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

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

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