Washington Watch Articles From 2001
A CLEARER PICTURE
Much has been written about what is happening to Arab Americans and American Muslims in the U.S.
“REDISCOVERING”ARAB AMERICANS
My children are fond of teasing me about my age. They say, “it must be fun being 55 years old, because you get to meet new people every day.
ARAB AMERICAN ATTITUDES AND THE SEPTEMBER 11 ATTACKS
Arab Americans are proud and committed Americans, who give strong support to President Bush’s efforts to combat the terrorists who struck the United States.
ARAB AMERICANS ARE DEFENDED
Much has been made of the ugly crimes that have been committed against Arab Americans, Muslims and Sikhs in the aftermath of the September 11 terrorist attacks.
A GREAT IDEA
Four years ago, Ed Gabriel had a great idea. He wanted Arab Americans to create an award that recognized individuals and institutions for their contributions and service to humanity.
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY IN THE ARAB WORLD: A FRANK ASSESSMENT
A new poll released in Cairo and New York last week provides an honest and yet somewhat optimistic view of the state of information technology (IT) in today’s Arab world.
MUBARAK’S VISIT
Egypt’s President Hosni Mubarak wades into troubled waters when he visits Washington this week.
IMMIGRANTS MAINTAINING THEIR TIES
A few weeks ago a Lebanese daily newspaper published a wonderful two page feature story on the Zogbys of Kufr’tieh.
POWELL’S VISIT AND THE TWO MIDDLE EAST CONFLICTS
It is difficult not to be impressed by Secretary of State Colin Powell. Even his critics acknowledge his hard work, his discipline and his loyal service to America.