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Thursday March 24, 2011
Clashes between anti-government protesters and government forces in Daraa have left at least dozens dead, and possibly more than 100 according to one eyewitness.In response to the unrest, the Syrian government indicated that it was considering major reforms. In an announcement today, the government said it was studying officially ending the state of emergency under which the country has been governed since the 1960s, and which allows for individuals to be imprisoned without charge or trial. Read More »
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Wednesday March 23, 2011
AAI President Jim Zogby appeared on Sky News "Live at Five" yesterday to discuss Arab perceptions of the current situation in Libya. He addressed the question of whether or not further Arab involvement in the assault against Moammar Gaddafi's forces in Libya is warranted. In recent days since the U.N. sanctioned offensive on Gaddafi troops advancing toward Benghazi, many questions have been raised about the extent of Arab support for military action in Libya. Jim gives his analysis of Arab opinion on the situation in Libya and Moammar Gaddafi. Read More »
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Friday March 18, 2011
President Barack Obama kicked off his speech by saying that Gaddafi had “lost the confidence” of his own people and the legitimacy to lead, noting that he has chosen large scale repression and violence against his people in an effort to stay in power. Obama presented Gaddafi with a “choice” to meet conditions (ceasing the advance towards Benghazi and ending attacks on civilians) that are “not negotiable” or face military strikes. Read More »
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Wednesday February 09, 2011
The mix of a stubborn regime, growing popular protests, and heightened media coverage points towards a long standoff. And depending on what Suleiman meant by not putting up with continued protests, the standoff could escalate once again into a violent confrontation. Listening to the voice of the people is the only safe and legitimate way out of this standoff. Read More »
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Monday January 31, 2011
A week of mass demonstrations in Egypt demanding the end of the rule of President Mubarak has left over 100 people dead, and has simultaneously stirred the aspirations, hopes, fears, and concerns of millions of people in Egypt and across the region. With things expected to further escalate, we asked several prominent Egyptian-American community leaders and members to share their thoughts on the situation. Read More »
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Wednesday January 19, 2011
A group of over 40 former senior foreign policy officials, prominent academics and political figures have signed a public letter to President Obama urging him to vote in favor of a U.N. Resolution condemning illegal Israeli settlements in occupied Palestinian territories. Among the letter's signatories were AAI President, Jim Zogby and Chairman, George Salem. Read More »
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Wednesday January 12, 2011
Secretary of State Hilary Clinton, during her tour of the Gulf states, made an unexpected visit to Yemen yesterday. Clinton’s trip to Yemen, the first by a Secretary of State since James Baker in 1990, endeavored to expand diplomatic ties between the two countries. Read More »
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Monday July 26, 2010
There are too few James Akins in Washington and with his loss, we and the world are poorer for it. Read More »
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Friday April 23, 2010
On Thursday, April 22, the Arab American Institute (AAI), in cooperation with the National Network of Arab American Communities (NNAAC), hosted over 80 Arab American leaders from across the country for an Arab American Leadership Day in Washington DC. The day included a White House Leadership Briefing, followed by a Capitol Hill Meet and Greet Lunch with members of Congress. Read More »
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Looking at Iran by James Zogby
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