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New Presidential Team May Usher in a New US Approach to the Middle East

By: Ghassan Rubeiz / Arab America Contributing Writer Cultural understanding is critical to sound political judgment. If the US plans to stay deployed in the Middle East, the White House ought to recruit sufficient numbers of Americans with Muslim and Arab backgrounds. Currently, there are many White House top-level officials with a Jewish background, but … Continued

Gaza and the Failures of International Liberalism

By Luke McMahan/ Arab America Contributing Writer Despite a steady stream of rulings from respected international organizations condemning Israeli violence and aggression in Palestinian land, there is no end in sight to either the invasion or its US support. This seems to signal a failure in such organizations and the liberalist philosophy behind them in … Continued

“Kawkab America”: The First Arab American Newspaper

Photo Credit: Wiki Commons By: Arwa Almasaari / Arab America Contributing Writer Kawkab America is widely recognized as the first Arabic newspaper, founded by members of the Greek Orthodox Church (Mehdi 5, 7). What is less commonly known is that this groundbreaking publication was bilingual, non-sectarian, and transnational. Its efforts to forge connections and promote … Continued

7 Female Icons Defining The Arab World

By: Raisa Sami / Arab America Contributing Writer Arab America looks at the controversy and fascination surrounding the role of women in Arab societies by showcasing notable women from the medieval to the modern era. Despite pervasive gender inequality and underrepresentation in politics, the area has produced women who have had an impact on the … Continued

U.S. Exports to the Arab World Jump By 12 Percent to $65.3 Billion

MENA Region is Buffeted by Geopolitical Tensions, Economic Diversification, Evolving Energy Markets, and Escalating Impacts of Climate Change  According to data released last month by the U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. goods exports to the Arab world jumped 12 percent to $65.3 billion in 2023, marking the first year-on-year increase in U.S. exports to the Middle … Continued

Marwan Barghouti—The Palestinian Mandela

By Luke McMahan/ Arab America Contributing Writer In a December poll of Palestinians, Marwan Barghouti (مروان البرغوثي), a prominent member of the liberation organization Fatah imprisoned for the last 22 years, was chosen as the most popular politician in Gaza and a desired successor to Mahmoud Abbas. Amid rumors a few months later that he … Continued

Dystinct: The Rising Star Fusing Moroccan Roots with Worldy Beats:

By: Arab America Contributing Writer / Mehdi El Merini Born Iliass Mansouri on September 20, 1998, in Antwerp, Belgium, Dystinct is a name that has become synonymous with a unique blend of cultures and sounds. As a Moroccan-Belgian music artist, he has crafted a distinctive musical identity that resonates with a diverse audience, bridging the … Continued

Palaestinum Species: The Role of Taxonomy in Geographic Identity

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

Modern-Day Fallujah: Two Decades After the Conflict

The City of Fallujah, Source: Wikimedia Commons By: Nate Fox / Arab America Contributing Writer Fallujah, a name synonymous with modern warfare, is a testament to its people’s resilience and the transformative power of time. It’s been two decades since the battle laid waste to the city. This article delves into Fallujah’s current state, examining … Continued

NUSACC Roundtable Showcases Bahrain and its New Minister of Industry and Commerce

The National U.S. – Arab Chamber of Commerce (NUSACC), America’s top commercial gateway to the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), recently hosted a business roundtable featuring H.E. Abdulla Bin Adel Fakhro, Bahrain’s Minister of Industry and Commerce.  More than 30 businesses participated in the discussion, which also included senior officials from the U.S. Government, … Continued

Assala Pure Art: ‘The Natives’ in Palestinian Tarweedeh Style

By: Yara Marei / Arab America Contributing Writer “Landowners” or “The Natives” is one of the most recently released songs that are getting trendy now, performed by Assala Nasri, ft. Acapella Masreya Band, and Fares Katrya. The latest music video, presented in the traditional Tarweedeh style, is a poignant and symbol-laden tribute to the native … Continued

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