Washington Watch Articles From 2006
THE NEED FOR ARAB PUBLIC DIPLOMACY IN THE US
This is why US political discussions of Middle East issues are so wildly off base, why the American public has been so accepting of bad policy decisions, and why we continue to act in ways that alienate the Arab world from the US.
The Ideals and Flaws of Our Immigrant History
Watching the hundreds of thousands of Hispanics who marched for immigrant rights this past week prompts reflection on both the successes and failings of America's immigrant history.
AN ARAB AMERICAN GETS “DUBAI’D”
For over 20 years, Sami Merhi, a Lebanese immigrant businessman in New Jersey, worked to support his local Democratic party. He raised money, volunteered in campaigns and participated in party functions.
FEAR WINS FAKE PORTS DEBATE
Hostility towards Arabs and Muslims is more widespread than it was the immediate aftermath of September 11, 2001. This negative animus both provided the tinder for the “Dubai port controversy” and was in turn, fueled by the shameful way this issue was debated.