The Syrian Arab Republic is a longtime pal of Iran that was once castigated by George W. Bush as part of the Axis of Evil. But like John le Carré’s legendary spy, it may be ready to come in from the cold. This would be no minor event for peace and prosperity, and it if … Continued
Dr. Clovis Maksoud, former ambassador and permanent observer of the League of Arab States at the United Nations and its chief representative in the United States for more than 10 years, and director of American University’s Center for the Global South will speak on December 3rd at the Arab Detroit “Images and Perceptions of Arab … Continued
Washington-based democracy activist Ammar Abdulhamid says virtually no progress has been made in opening up the political system in his native Syria since he fled the country more than five years ago. He and his family were forced into exile in 2005 because of his outspoken criticism of the regime. Abdulhamid says the situation has … Continued
Arab League chief Amr Mussa urged Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas to reconsider his decision to not run in an upcoming election, the Egyptian state news agency MENA reported. Mussa assured Abbas of his backing in a phone conversation on Thursday night after the Palestinian leader, who has threatened to resign several times, insisted in a … Continued
This common lament often leads to nostalgic evocations of the Golden Age of Islam. US President Barack Obama recently harked back to this period of Islamic enlightenment, innovation and tolerance in his June 2009 Cairo speech, in which he attempted to redefine the relationship between Muslims and the United States. Actually, there is no need … Continued
U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said Wednesday she took on the “complicated and difficult” task of trying to restart talks on Israeli-Palestinian peace during her talks with Egypt’s leaders. Egypt is “an essential partner” in that effort, she said. “President Obama, special envoy [George] Mitchell — who is here with me today — and … Continued
Palestinians may have to abandon the goal of an independent state if Israel continues to expand Jewish settlements and the United States does not stop it, chief Palestinian negotiator Saeb Erekat said on Wednesday. It may be time for Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas to “tell his people the truth, that with the continuation of settlement … Continued
Representatives of more than 30 leading Arab-American and Jewish-American organizations met in Washington, D.C., Oct. 25. Hosted jointly by the Arab-American Institute (AAI), a privately-funded research and policy center, and J Street, a pro-peace, pro-Israel lobby group, the leaders gathered to voice their support for President Barack Obama’s efforts to broker peace in the Middle … Continued
U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has unveiled the Obama administration’s plans to bring the United States and the Muslim world closer together through a number of economic and social programs designed to spur development among the participants. Clinton, speaking to an Arab development forum in the Moroccan city of Marrakesh, said the United States … Continued
Iraqi refugee Leila Johanna Isho is determined to make this her last year in Syria. “Most of our family is scattered across Europe and I have a cousin in Canada so we don’t mind where we move, but we have to move because life is becoming too difficult here,” said Isho, sitting with her three … Continued
The British government has stressed the importance of Britain’s social and economic relationship with the Middle East. “Our bilateral relationship is built on Britain supporting the young people of the Middle East by investing in community sports programs to encourage young people to do more sport, remain active and lead healthy and happy lives,” Ivan … Continued
Bahrain’s elected lower house of parliament passed a bill Tuesday banning citizens from having any relations with Israelis, even as the government has called for increased contact with Israel. The bill will likely stall in the upper house of parliament, which is filled with government supporters. The measure was put forward by the conservative religious … Continued
1,451 Results (Page 113 of 121)
Loading ...