Thursday October 11, 2012
In almost all of these issues, including Israel/Palestine, Iraq & Afghanistan, and the approach to Libya and Syria, Romney’s stated goals are near-indistinguishable from Obama’s, many of which are continuations of Bush-era foreign policy priorities, with one central difference. Read More »
Thursday August 16, 2012
The U.N. report concludes that “the best solution is a negotiated settlement involving an inclusive and meaningful dialogue among all parties, leading to a political transition that reflects the legitimate aspirations of all segments of Syrian society, including ethnic and religious minorities.” Much easier said than done, but that would indeed by the right track. Read More »
Monday August 13, 2012
On Saturday, August 11, AAI hosted a town hall in Chicago to discuss the latest developments in Syria, the evolving US government response, and the role of the Arab American community in helping Syria move forward. Read More »
Friday August 10, 2012
The Arab American Institute will be hosting a town hall tomorrow morning to discuss the developments in Syria, the responses of the U.S. government, and the role of the Arab American community in helping Syria move foward. Read More »
Monday August 06, 2012
Join us for a Town Hall at Jerusalem Restaurant in Bridgeview this Saturday, August 11th, at 11:00am to discuss these questions and more. Read More »
Friday August 03, 2012
As the bloodshed continues in Syria, mystery surrounds the whereabouts of Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad, who has not been seen in public since the bombing that killed several key members of his inner circle. The only “personal” communication we’ve seen from Assad was a message he sent on Wednesday to his troops noting that “The fate of our people and our nation, past, present and future, depends on this battle.” Read More »
Thursday July 26, 2012
In a series of interviews with Newsmax TV, former National Security Adviser Zbigniew Brzezinski weighs in on a number of important US foreign policy entanglements, including the Iraq War, the War on Terror, the conflict with Iran, and US intervention in Syria. Read More »
Monday July 16, 2012
Jusoor is inviting Syrians from around the world as well as members of the global community with an interest in contributing to Syria's future to attend their first annual global conference. Read More »
Thursday July 12, 2012
By Sara Jawhari
A team of DC Arab American youth are hosting a fundraiser this Friday, July 13, to garner support for relief efforts in Syria. Read More »
Monday July 02, 2012
Jusoor, a global network designed to support the economic development of Syria , has partnered with the Illinois Institute of Technology to offer accelerated admission and scholarship assistance for up to 50 Syrian undergraduates. Read More »
Sunday June 24, 2012
The Carnegie Middle East Center has put together a useful guide to the crisis in Syria, with fairly comprehensive portraits of the coalitions, parties and movements, and personalities involved in the 17-month uprising. Read More »
Tuesday June 12, 2012
Samira F. Afzali, a Minnesota immigration lawyer, has compiled a very helpful FAQ on Temporary Protected Status for Syrians. Read More »
Friday June 08, 2012
By Johara Hall
Although in its first stages, Jusoor has become a pioneering force of change that has shed light on the Syrian community’s solidarity and strength from abroad. Read More »
Friday June 01, 2012
Surely McCain would never describe it as “embarrassing” that the U.S. can’t intervene to end the serious violations of human rights in China, to say nothing of dozens of other problems that the U.S. can’t do much about. What is embarrassing is our unwillingness to correct course on matters that should be perfectly within our control. Read More »
Wednesday May 30, 2012
According to Patrick Daley, “Behind all of Syria's influence in Lebanon, and underneath a past of political manipulation, the true cause of Tripoli's violent present lies in the city's appalling neglect.” Read More »
Monday May 07, 2012
Despite the violence and instability rocking the country, the regime of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad desperately wants Syrians and outside observers to believe everything is just fine. Read More »
Tuesday April 10, 2012
Tomorrow, AAI will be hosting a congressional briefing on the current situation of religious minorities in the Middle East. Read More »
Friday April 06, 2012
There’s an interesting article in Le Monde Diplomatique about the Syrian uprising, its complications, and its regional effects. Read More »
Thursday April 05, 2012
This year, the Arab American Institute Foundation’s (AAIF) Kahlil Gibran “Spirit of Humanity” Awards Gala features a number of exceptional awardees. Receiving the Najeeb Halaby Award for Public Service is Ambassador Theodore H. Kattouf, president and CEO of AMIDEAST. Since 1972 Ambassador Kattouf, a former U.S. Ambassador to the UAE and Syria, has led a distinguished Foreign Service career, serving throughout the Middle East, including posts in Iraq, Kuwait, Yemen, and Saudi Arabia. Read More »
Friday March 23, 2012
The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC), along with the Arab American Institute (AAI), United for Free Syria (UFS) and the Syrian Emergency Task Force (SETF), welcome the decision made by Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Janet Napolitano to approve the submitted Request for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Syrian nationals. Read More »
Latest poll to be released Friday finds Americans are divided on continuing aid to #Egypt: http://t.co/1spZM1m9d2
about 1 hour, 56 minutes ago.
RT @MaiE_89: In the 1990’s, #Egypt had a 60% favorable rating among Americans, while today only 36% of US views the country positively via @AAIUSA
about 2 hours ago.
The Muslim Brotherhood has a negative favorable/unfavorable ratio of 30%–47%
http://t.co/rMKu4JJrgW
about 2 hours, 1 minute ago.
Looking at Iran by James Zogby
Kahlil Gibran Awards Gala - April 16, 2013President Obama got it just about perfect in his Jerusalem speech when he urged Israelis to see the world through the eyes of Palestinians. That portion of his remarks was so compelling it deserves to be quoted in full: Read More »
Air Date: 5/31/2012
Fellows from Syracuse University’s “Leaders for Democracy Fellowship Program (LDF); Bill Press, Host of the “Bill Press Show” and author of the new book, The Obama Hate Machine: The Lies, Distortions, and Personal Attacks on the President---and Who Is Behind Them. Read More »
The story of Arab Americans coming of age as an organized community is a classic American tale of immigrants seeking opportunity, benefiting from America’s freedoms, but also experiencing, at times, the dark side of exclusion and discrimination that has so often been a part of our nation’s history. Read More »
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