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Go topBy: Rania Basria / Arab America Contributing Writer Moroccan colonialism’s history is rich and diverse, spanning several centuries and involving numerous foreign powers. Morocco, with its strategic location at the crossroads of Europe and Africa, has long been desired by empires wanting to expand their reach. This article analyzes Moroccan colonialism from the 15th-century Portuguese … Continued
By Luke McMahan / Arab America Contributing Writer When speaking of Ziad Rahbani (زياد الرحباني), one immediately mentions that he is the son of one of the most famous and beloved Arab artists of all time: Nouhad Haddad, known better as Fairouz. She, who captured the hearts and minds of millions with a divine and … Continued
By Arwa Almasaari / Arab America Contributing Writer Arab American studies as a field owes much to the groundbreaking work of many pioneers. We are indebted to numerous professors, but for the scope of this work, we will focus on the lives and legacies of five pioneering Arab American scholars: Alixa Naff, Evelyn Shakir, Jack … Continued
Author: Yara Marei, Arab America Contributing Writer Introduction Berenike, a remote port town on Egypt’s Red Sea coast, has captured the attention of archaeologists and historians for its crucial role in ancient maritime trade. Recent discoveries at this site have provided invaluable insights into the intricate web of commercial and cultural exchanges that took place … Continued
By Liam Nagle / Arab America Contributing Writer There have been a variety of cultural movements in the Arab world – both in the Middle East and in North Africa. Movements like the Nahda helped to define what the “Arab nation” actually was. But did you know there was also a cultural movement amongst the … Continued
By: Rania Basria / Arab America Contributing Writer The 14 July Revolution, which happened in Iraq in 1958, is regarded as a watershed point in Arab history. This event not only signified the collapse of the Hashemite monarchy, but also laid the groundwork for Iraq’s future political environment. Arab America contribriting writer, Rania Basria, speaks … Continued
By Liam Nagle / Arab America Contributing Writer After the Oslo Accords of the mid-1990s, a single Palestinian government under the Fatah party had control of the West Bank and Gaza Strip. But when Hamas won the Palestinian elections in 2006, a power struggle ensued – resulting in Palestinian infighting, and the separation of the … Continued
Author: Yara Marei / Arab America Contributing Writer In a regular class of the phytotherapy course for medical students, the topic of organism classifications was explored, rekindling interest first sparked in their 10th-grade O-Level biology classes, where they learned the classification hierarchy: kingdom, phylum, class, order, family, genus, and species. Setting politics aside, this course … Continued
By: Arwa Almasaari / Arab America Contributing Writer In a world where visual records of daily life in 19th Century Greater Syria (or Bilad al-Sham) are scarce, autobiographical accounts become indispensable for understanding the period. Abraham Mitrie Rihbany’s A Far Journey stands out as a pioneering work in this context, being the first Arab American … Continued
By Liam Nagle / Arab America Contributing Writer Pan-Arabism as an ideology appeared at a similar time to various European nationalist movements, and for similar reasons, too. Much like the nationalist movements that swept through Europe in the 1800s, the goal of the ideology was to shake the yoke of imperialist rulers – first the … Continued
By: Yara Marei / Arab America Contributing Writer Jordan has a rich history of contributing to the global community, and its people have made remarkable strides, particularly in the United States. From academia and engineering to medicine and the arts, Jordanians have left a memorable mark on various fields, showcasing their talents and innovation. Among … Continued
By Liam Nagle / Arab America Contributing Writer The Palestine Liberation Organization, throughout its existence, has generally been a decentralized entity. Within this coalition is a variety of factions which, although might have different intricacies, all have one overarching goal – the establishment of a Palestinian state and the dissolution of the state of Israel. … Continued
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