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The Lebanese National Pact: History and Controversy

By: Liam Nagle / Arab America Contributing Writer Lebanon is a unique country in the Middle East. It is made up of a variety of religious groups, including Maronites, Sunni and Shia Muslims, and Druze. This diversity shapes the country’s identity. The political system reflects this diversity as well. The National Pact was created to … Continued

Denmark’s Role in International Law and Israeli-Palestinian Coexistence

By: Uffe Gjerding / Arab America Contributing Writer Arab America contributing writer, Uffe Gjerding, explores Denmark’s crucial role in advocating for peace and international law amidst the ongoing war in Gaza. With a forthcoming seat on the UN Security Council and an upcoming EU chairmanship, Denmark will have a unique opportunity to make a meaningful … Continued

I am Muslim. I am Arab. I am Canadian

By: Shaden Ahmed / Arab America Contributing Writer Trigger Warning: This article may contain content that triggers Islamophobia or Arabophobia… My Life Isn’t a Movie – But It Sure Feels Like One To the dismay of my middle school classmate who accused me of masterminding 9/11 at the age of 13 (flattering, considering I didn’t … Continued

Impact of Arab Culture in Language, Art, and Science

By: Fedal Hanoun / Arab America Contributing Writer Rich and varied, Arab culture has had a lasting impression on the world, impacting facets of daily life well beyond the Arab country’s boundaries. Arab culture has influenced a worldwide legacy through language, art, trade, and science, adding to a collective history of creative and intellectual accomplishments. … Continued

Will Trump bring peace to the Middle East?

Ghassan Rubeiz / Arab America Contributing Writer Throughout his campaign, Trump called for ending the wars in the Middle East and in Ukraine. Few took him seriously, given his record on peace and justice. How does Trump’s victory really affect the war in Gaza and in Lebanon? The war grinds on. Israel’s armed forces are … Continued

Echoes of Al-Andalus: Harmonizing Morocco and Spain

By: Nissrine Bedda / Arab America Contributing Writer Around 13 kilometers apart lie the borders of Tangier, Morocco, and Sevilla, Spain—marking the gateway to Andalusian culture and the beginning of an extraordinary tale of exchange between East and West. The origins of Andalusi classical music trace back to the 9th century in the region of … Continued

Mohamed Zakariya: American Master of Arabic Script Calligraphy

By: Arwa Almasaari / Arab America Contributing Writer Zakariya’s passion for calligraphy began when he noticed an elegant script while looking into the window display of a rug store on Wilshire Boulevard in Santa Monica. Captivated by its beauty, he stepped inside and asked the Armenian shopkeeper, “What is this?” The shopkeeper replied, “It’s a … Continued

Did Arab Americans Make a Difference in the Election?

By: William Lafi Youmans / Arab America Contributing Writer Everyone expected a close race. In the end, it was not. The ex-president, real estate tycoon and TV star Donald Trump emerged victorious over his opponent, the sitting Vice-President Kamala Harris. Harris took over for President Joe Biden, whose age and cognitive coherence became a clear … Continued

The Kharijites: The First Islamic Sect

By Luke McMahan / Arab America Contributing Writer The Kharijites, the first known Islamic sect, formed after splitting from the followers of the fourth Caliph Ali, who was assassinated by one of their members, and removing themselves from the rest of Muslim society. On the whole, they had a uniquely democratic vision of the Imamate, … Continued

The Impact of Boycotts Against Pro-Israel Businesses

By Mehdi El Merini / Arab America contributing writer Since the renewed violence in the Israel-Gaza conflict began on October 7, calls for boycotting companies perceived as supporting Israel have intensified globally. The financial consequences for some major corporations have been significant, as activists coordinate consumer boycotts targeting these brands. Notable examples include McDonald’s, Starbucks, … Continued

How to Vote Your Conscience Super Strategically 

By: Sam Husseini / Arab America Contributing Writer The “Uncommitted” movement has predictably floundered.  Parts of it will vote for Harris; others have effectively melded into Abandon Harris and vote for Jill Stein of the Green Party or some other non-genocidal candidate.  At least one prominent participant in Uncommitted, Amer Ghalib, mayor of Hamtramck, Mich., has received extensive … Continued

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