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Go topBy: Ramsey Zeidan / Arab America Contributing Writer In the modern age, the Global South and the Middle East are rising to the top of the global stage. Aiming to challenge Western hegemony, the new BRICS bloc has emerged, claiming to channel the voices of the Global South. BRICS consists of Brazil, Russia, India, China … Continued
By: Ghassan Rubeiz / Arab America Contributing Writer The dust has barely settled over Iran’s bombed nuclear facilities, yet voices are already heralding a “new opportunity” for Middle East peace. In a troubling example, renowned British journalist Adam LeBor argues that “the humbling of Iran” opens pathways for peace agreements. Such analysis reveals a dangerous blind spot … Continued
Private Nathan Badeen, an immigrant from what was then Ottoman-controlled Syria, is widely recognized as the first known Syrian and Arab to give his life to the United States. He enlisted in the 18th Continental Army on January 1st, 1776. These armies are known as America’s first soldiers. His regiment played a key role in … Continued
A broad coalition of Arab Americans, Muslim Americans, and diverse community leaders has officially endorsed Irene Shin for the Democratic nomination in Virginia’s 11th Congressional District, a district primarily encompassing Fairfax County. After meeting with the leading candidates in the race, coalition leaders unanimously agreed that Irene Shin best represents the values and priorities of … Continued
Zohran Mamdani’s potential victory in the NYC mayoral race would be historic, not just for progressives, but for Arab Americans and Muslims across the nation. A proud Muslim and child of immigrants, Mamdani represents a generation unafraid to challenge the status quo. His unapologetic stance for Palestinian rights and against the genocide in Gaza has … Continued
By: Ghassan Rubeiz / Arab America Contributing Writer President Trump’s decision to join Israel in military strikes against Iran has significantly altered the regional geopolitical landscape, but eventually not in the way Washington intended. Rather than forcing Tehran into submission through the surgical destruction of three nuclear facilities with bunker-busting munitions, these attacks may, in the … Continued
By: Ghassan Rubeiz / Arab America Contributing Writer In the pretext of responding to an “existential threat”, Israel attacked Iran on June 12. The targets included nuclear infrastructure, military leadership, defense capabilities, and oil and natural gas sites. The initial result is a dramatic tactical advantage for Tel Aviv. However, Iran has so far responded with … Continued
By: B Nimri Aziz / Arab America Contributing Writer Should I, or shouldn’t I? Can I, or can’t I? I may be alone. No villager who had accompanied me to protests 6-8 years ago hinted they might attend Saturday’s “No Kings” rally. Of more than 2,000 nationwide events, I’m heading to one of only three … Continued
By: Ghassan Rubeiz / Arab America Contributing Writer As a young man, I never imagined leaving my homeland behind: for me, Lebanon was the place to be. True, there was considerable corruption; we took explicit sectarian power sharing for granted. However, there were abundant freedoms, including worship, politics, business, education, and cultural expression. I had, perhaps … Continued
By: Jake Harris / Arab America contributing writer The year is 1967, tensions had been building between the State of Israel and its Arab neighbors. Much of this tension can be traced back to the 1956 Suez Crisis in Egypt. The French and British had owned and operated the Suez Canal since 1869. Gamel Abdel … Continued
By: Ramsey Zeidan / Arab America Contributing Writer In the new age of Artificial Intelligence, governments are forced to invest in AI or risk falling behind. AI capabilities now mean geopolitical power, and few countries understand this better than the Gulf States. In a controversial visit to the Middle East last month, President Donald Trump … Continued
By: Ghassan Rubeiz / Arab America Contributing Writer Being thoughtless in Ukraine but cunning in the Arab Gulf, President Trump is hopefully being increasingly careful with Iran. Trump is likely to restrain Israel from attacking Iran, creating unprecedented tension with Prime Minister Netanyahu. Despite Israel’s desire for military action, President Trump is pursuing diplomacy as an … Continued
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