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Crunch Time: World Cup Qualifying Down to the Wire for Arab Nations

By Jake Harris / Arab America Contributing Writer The 48-team World Cup, set to be in the United States in June 2026, provides an unprecedented opportunity in qualifying. Nations that would typically never be seen qualifying have a chance to make history. Three Arab nations have officially qualified for the tournament. Of these nations making … Continued

From Ports to Classrooms, Italy Strikes for Gaza

By: Fayzeh Abou Ardat / Arab America Contributing Writer A nationwide general strike and large-scale protests in support of Palestine occurred last week in Italy, marking one of the country’s most coordinated mobilizations in recent memory. The strike, which was led by activist networks and grassroots unions, brought tens of thousands of people to the … Continued

UN Resolution 194 – The Right to Return

Disclaimer: In this article, Zionism refers to the nationalist movement supporting the establishment of a Jewish homeland in what followers of this movement consider the Land of Israel, which they consider the ancestral territory of the Jewish people. Zionist refers to the people who follow Zionism, thereby supporting the development of a Jewish nation as … Continued

Turning Tides in the Student Movement

By: Ramsey Zeidan / Arab America Contributing Writer Anyone who has been keeping up with the American news cycle understands the role of students in Palestine’s liberation. College students across the country participated in what some call the “Student Intifada”, a movement showing solidarity for Gaza. Student protests first gained national attention at Columbia in … Continued

The Bush Curse on the Middle East and The Everlasting  Effects Until Today

By: Laila Mamdouh / Arab America Contributing Writer On September 11, 2001, terrorists killed nearly 3,000 people in attacks that forever altered U.S. policy and global relations. These acts were unjustifiable and tragic. Yet the aftermath of 9/11 under President George W. Bush marked a turning point that launched wars abroad, pushed sweeping domestic policies, … Continued

Arab America Foundation Announces Panel: Unmuting Our Stories: Arab Americans in Media and the Battle for Visibility at Annual CONNECT Empowerment Summit in New York/New Jersey, October 24-25, 2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE REGISTER HERE (WASHINGTON, D.C., September 24, 2025) The Arab America Foundation is excited to announce a panel entitled: Unmuting Our Stories: Arab Americans in Media and the Battle for Visibility at the CONNECT Empowerment Summit to be held on Friday, October 24, and Saturday, October 25, 2025, at the Teaneck Marriott at Glenpointe, 100 … Continued

The Arab World Strategically Weighs Response to Qatar Bombing 

By Jake Harris / Arab America Contributing Writer September 23rd 2025: Donald Trump is speaking at the UN General Assembly.  The 2025 UN General Assembly comes at a polarizing and dangerous point for the world. The war between Russia and Ukraine is feared to be spreading within the borders of NATO states. The prospects for … Continued

Netanyahu’s Sectarian Worldview: “Muslim Invasion” Rhetoric Reveals His Political Strategy

By: Ghassan Rubeiz / Arab America Contributing Writer The entire Middle East lives in the shadow of sectarianism. While most Arab state leaders have been trying their best to suppress (e.g. Egypt), ignore (e.g. Lebanon and Iraq), or recover from (e.g. Syria) sectarian political dynamics domestically, Israel’s current leadership has become used to weaponizing religious … Continued

Untold Stories of the Islamic Golden Age

One of the most significant parts of Arab history, dubbed the Islamic Golden Age, marked a renaissance unlike no other. Spanning the 8th-13th century, the period saw a massive upheaval in the priorities of the caliphates. Under Abbasid rule, intellectual centers and the arts were given a new spotlight, wholeheartedly supported by the government. The … Continued

Arab America Foundation Announces Program for the CONNECT Empowerment Summit 2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE REGISTER HERE (WASHINGTON, D.C., September 17, 2025) The Arab America Foundation is excited to announce the program for the CONNECT Empowerment Summit to be held on Friday, October 24, and Saturday, October 25, 2025, at the Teaneck Marriott at Glenpointe, 100 Frank W. Burr Boulevard, Teaneck, NJ. The two-day summit brings together leaders, professionals, … Continued

When Words Lose Their Meaning

By Ghassan Rubeiz / Arab America Contributing Writer Words shape our world. When they lose their meaning and become weapons rather than tools, we risk not only miscommunicating: we risk losing the very possibility of dialogue. Distorted language was in the spotlight last Friday when the US and Israel were among only ten states opposing the UN General … Continued

Censorship and Cinema: The Hidden Battles of Arab Filmmakers

By: Fayzeh Abou Ardat / Arab America Contributing Writer Cinema in the Arab world has always served a purpose other than amusement. It lets people share tales, challenge traditions, and raise awareness about concerns society often silences. However, many filmmakers face a significant challenge: censorship. Governments, religious organizations, and social standards all attempt to regulate … Continued

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