Washington Watch Articles From 2018
Looking Backward (2018) and Forward (2019)
Many years ago, I came across an pre-Islamic Arabic poem describing a camel running across the desert. Suddenly, the camel freezes in mid-stride.
Poll Has Troubling News About State of Affairs in Tunisia and Egypt
Eight years after the unfolding of the events of "Arab Spring," Tunisians and Egyptians appear deeply displeased about the situations in their respective countries.
Temple University Owes Marc Lamont Hill an Apology
Because I have a long and complicated history with Temple University, I have closely followed the story of the backlash against Temple Professor Marc Lamont Hill for the speech he delivered at the United Nations' "International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People."
This Election Deepened America's Tribal Divide
This election was the meanest, dirtiest, and most disgraceful in my lifetime—and it will have consequences. Even before the results began to be reported on late Tuesday night, we already knew who the losers were going to be – the American people and our political culture.
Turning a Corner
US supporters of Israel are in a bind: public opinion is changing; there are more actors publicly challenging Israel; and the crude, heavy-handed tactics they have successfully used in the past to silence criticism now only aggravate the situation.
Trump Can Kill Oslo, But Not Palestinian National Aspirations
In recent weeks, the Trump Administration has taken a series of drastic punitive actions against the Palestinian people.
It Bears Repeating: Foolish Wars Have Consequences
Fifteen years ago, we were still in the early stages of the US invasion and occupation of Iraq, "the war that would change everything.
Reporting Hate Crimes: The Arab American Experience
Next week, the Arab American Institute Foundation will release a comprehensive study on anti-Arab hate crimes in the US.
The Liberal's Lament
I find it exceptionally irritating when I hear liberals worry about whether Israel will be able to remain a "Jewish and Democratic State" if it retains control of occupied Palestinian lands. It's irritating because Israel is not now a democratic state nor has it ever tried to be one.
The Anti-Semitism Awareness Act Is Back: Free Speech Is at Risk
Back in 2016, without debate or an actual vote, the US Senate stealthily passed a disturbing and dangerous piece of legislation called "The Anti-Semitism Awareness Act of 2016" (AAA).