Blog — US-Arab Relations
Thursday April 07, 2011
Every year, Mira Riad’s Egyptian American parents would take her on summer vacation to Cairo. The contrast between the abject poverty of Cairo’s streets and the manicured polish of her New York city suburb served as a constant reminder of her good fortune, and her responsibility to help those in need. Now, at the age of 32, the Egytian American attorney is doing her part by founding a new orphanage in Cairo to serve the city’s most underprivileged. Read More »
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Monday April 04, 2011
Given the situation in the Middle East, there is a growing need for Arab Americans to be in the media and weigh in on the issues that matter. During the height of the revolution in Egypt we put a number of individuals in contact with various media outlets to ensure Arab American voices were heard. It is extremely important to AAI and to the community that Arab Americans are represented in the media. Please continue to share your news with us and let us know what you are doing. Additionally, if you need any help in contacting the media, we have several tools available and would be happy to assist. Here are some appearances of Jim on a few programs we'd like to share with you. You can also share your news with us by...
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Friday April 01, 2011
The Guardian is offering an interactive timeline of all the protests that recently swept the Arab World, starting with the man that set himself on fire in Tunisia in December 2010, and continuing with regular daily updates into the present. The interactive timeline is aptly named "Arab Spring." Check it out: Read More »
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Friday April 01, 2011
As an Iraqi American, Stephen Said has watched the recent events in Egypt and Tunisia with nervousness, wonder, and hope. Like many Arab Americans, he wondered what he could do to contribute to the cause, not simply for the ouster of President Mubarak from Egypt, but for “equality and freedom not just across the Arab world, but for the entire world.” His contribution, like that of Abdel Halim Hafez, Sam Cooke, or countless other socially-conscious musicians, comes in the form of song. Read More »
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Wednesday March 30, 2011
Today AAI President Jim Zogby appeared on MSNBC's Andrea Mitchell Reports to discuss U.S. intervention in Libya. Jim stressed the importance of pursing a limited role in Libya going forward. Read More »
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Tuesday March 29, 2011
Last night, President Barack Obama delivered a 20-something minute speech explaining US engagement in Libya. The general framework of his speech was to outline why his policy on Libya was the correct approach, responding to criticism from both directions, from those who thought we should be doing more and those who thought the US should not get involved at all. Read More »
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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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