• May 1, 2024
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Articles Middle East Palestine/Israel

The Gaza Inferno: Palestine Cannot Be Left alone, Anymore

For this vicious cycle to break, Palestine must, once more, become an issue that concerns all Arabs, the whole region.

Articles Middle East Palestine/Israel

Palestine is My Cause: Arabs Reaffirm Support for Palestinians, Rejection of the Occupation

The latest Arab Opinion Index 2022 is yet more proof that Arab societies are diverse in every possible way, from their assessment of their economic situation and living conditions to their take on immigration, state institutions and democracy. With one single exception: Palestine.

Articles Middle East Palestine/Israel

The Price of Betraying Palestine: Moroccans Challenge Normalization with Israel

The fact that Moroccans are mobilizing in large numbers against their country’s normalization with Israel only two years after the agreement is a sign of things to come.

Articles Global Affairs Middle East

Xi’s Visit and the Future of the Middle East: China-Arab Ties are Permanent

It would be unfair – in fact, misguided – to suggest that large political entities like China and Arab countries combined are shaping their foreign policy agendas, thus staking their futures, on knee-jerk political reactions to the attitude of a single American President or administration.

Articles Middle East Palestine/Israel

Without Palestine, There is No Arab Unity: Why Normalization with Israel Will Fail

Historically, such attempts have failed, and often miserably so, as apartheid Israel remains as hated by those who normalized as much as it is hated by those who have not.

Articles Middle East

On Spirituality and Low-Quality Entertainment: Ramadan Accentuates Inequality in the Arab World

Ramadan is the time where the Ummah should, once more, rediscover its identity and collective strength, for the sake of all Muslims; in fact, for the sake of humanity at large.

Articles Middle East Palestine/Israel

Arabs, UN Must Move to Swiftly Protect the Status of Palestinian Refugees

Palestinian refugees must not have to choose between forfeiting their legal and unalienable right in their own homeland and accepting a life of perpetual degradation and uncertainty.

Articles Media Middle East Palestine/Israel

Money, Power and Turf: Winning the Middle East Media War at Any Cost

By Ramzy Baroud It is hardly surprising to see Middle Eastern countries at the bottom of the World Press Freedom Index, as the worst violators of freedom of the press. But equally alarming is the complete polarization of public opinion as a result of self-serving media and, bankrolled by rich Arab countries, whose only goal is […]

Articles Global Affairs Middle East

It Is a New Era, but China’s Balancing Act Will Fail in the Middle East

By Ramzy Baroud Although ties between Washington and Tel Aviv are stronger than ever, Israeli leaders are aware of a vastly changing political landscape. The US’ political turmoil and the global power realignment – which is on full display in the Middle East – indicate that a new era is, indeed, in the making. Unsurprisingly, […]

Articles Global Affairs Middle East

Gaza without Cancer Medicine as Haley Blames Arabs for Washington’s Sins

By Ramzy Baroud On Sunday, August 12, news from Gaza was distressing: The Ministry of Health announced that it would no longer be able to treat cancer patients in the Israel-besieged Strip. “Colon and lung cancer, as well as lymphoma patients, cannot be provided with the necessary therapy now,” said Dr. Mohammed Abu Silmiya, director […]