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A group of scholars discussed the Turkish Model for Democracy

Ahmed Maher, a leader of Egypt’s political demonstrations that led to the fall of Hosni Mubarak’s government, talked about about his nation’s political transition and future. He also respond…

Edward Djerejian appeared on the television program “Viewpoint with James Zogby” to talk about his book Danger and Opportunity: An American Ambassador’s Journey Through the Middle East (Thre…

The Arab American Institute gathered to present this year’s Kahlil Gibran Spirit of Humanity awards. Representative Ray LaHood received the Najeeb Halaby Award for Public Service.

Palestinian National Authority President Mahmoud Abbas spoke at the Arab American Institute’s (AAI) and Arab American Institute Foundation’s (AAIF) 2008 Kahlil Gibran “Spirit of Humanity” …

Rep. Boustany is one of three Arab Americans in the U.S. House. He was joined by state and local representatives of Arab descent and by Randa Fahmy Hudome who was an Energy Department offici…

The first panel of experts talked about the roots of the conflict between Lebanon and Israel, Lebanese political dynamics, the toll in lives and property of the current conflict, and the rol…

Arab Americans met with congressional leaders to express concern over the actions Israel was taking in Lebanon to combat Hezbollah. Institute members called for an immediate cease fire and s…

The participants talked with reporters about a summit meeting of 15 organizations, including Arab American and Palestinian American groups, service providers and private voluntary organizati…

Law enforcement and homeland security officials spoke about issues of concern to Arab Americans. Among the topics they addressed were law enforcement efforts to identify possible terrorists,…

Secretary Powell addressed the Kahlil Gibran Spirit of Humanity awards dinner. He praised the honorees and talked about administration programs for humanitarian assistance. Queen Noor and Se…

Experts spoke about the impact of recent Israeli elections on the Middle East peace process and the influence Prime Minister Sharon would have in the region. Among the issues they addressed …

John Zogby spoke to reporters about the results of a recent poll conducted to determine American attitudes toward the Middle East. The poll revealed widespread support for a balanced engagem…

Institute scholars talk with reporters about a study of the stances of presidential candidates on a variety of Middle Eastern issues from the status of Jerusalem to the peace process and con…

At a meeting of the ARAB AMERICAN LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE in Washington DC Rev.Jesse Jackson talked about U.S. involvement in Lebanon in the early 1980s and the current Middle East peace…

President Clinton addressed the annual Arab American Institute’s leadership dinner. The president discussed the current state of the Middle East peace process and denied recent accusations t…

Mr. Zogby and Mr. Salem discussed the situation in Iraq and other alternatives to military action. They also took questions from the audience.

Participants briefed reporters on a national survey of 400 Arab American voters in which they listed their top domestic issues, presidential preference and how they view the Middle East. Fol…

Participants briefed reporters on the possible impact of Benjamin Netanyahu’s election as prime minister on the Middle East peace process. They also reacted to a policy statement released by…

Arab-American leaders reviewed their recent meeting on the events in Lebanon. They appealed to the administration to try to stop the Israeli attacks on towns in southern Lebanon.