Mohamed Dosou™

In this eighth installment of our series, we delve into the Nakba of 1948 , a pivotal event that led to the mass displacement of Palestinians and the enduring impact on their national identity and aspirations . The Onset of the Nakba The term "Nakba," meaning " catastrophe " in Arabic , refers to the events surrounding the 1948 Israeli occupation and the establishment of the State of Israel . Following the United Nations' 1947 Partition Plan , which proposed separate Jewish and Arab states , tensions escalated into full-scale conflict. Jewish militias launched attacks against Palestinian villages , forcing thousands to flee. Mass Displacement and Atrocities Between 1947 and 1949, Zionist military forces attacked major Palestinian cities and destroyed approximately 530 villages . About 15,000 Palestinians were killed in a series of mass atrocities, including dozens of massacres. Long-Term Implications The Nakba's most profound impact was the creation...

Part I - When the Lights Went Out History rarely collapses with a single sound. It fades. It frays. It forgets. When the Western Roman Empire dissolved in the fifth century, there was no dramatic extinguishing of civilization - no universal silence, no final curtain. What followed instead was something far more devastating and far less cinematic: institutional erosion . Roads cracked and were not repaired. Aqueducts collapsed and were not rebuilt. Cities shrank into fortified shells of their former selves. Literacy, once a civic tool, retreated into monasteries. Knowledge survived, but only barely - and only in fragments. For centuries, Europe lived inside the long shadow of that collapse. This period, often mislabeled or oversimplified as the “ Dark Ages ,” was not dark because Europeans were ignorant or incapable. It was dark because the systems that support collective learning had disintegrated . Schools require stability. Libraries require wealth. Scholarship requires time unb...

In an age where information is readily accessible, it’s disconcerting to witness the depth of misunderstanding and prejudice that persists in certain segments of American society regarding the Arab world. Recent surveys have unveiled a troubling combination of ignorance and xenophobia, highlighting the urgent need for cultural education and awareness.​ The Agrabah Anomaly: Fiction Mistaken for Reality A joint poll by Arab News and YouGov revealed that over 80% of Americans cannot identify the Arab world on a map. Even more startling, 21% believe that Agrabah - the fictional city from Disney’s Aladdin - is a real location in the Middle East . Furthermore, 38% supported a U.S. travel ban on citizens of Agrabah, should they be deemed a threat. ​ This conflation of fiction and reality underscores a profound lack of knowledge about the Arab world, raising concerns about the sources from which many Americans derive their understanding of global cultures.​ Support for Bombing Fiction...

A World on the Brink: The Global Crisis of 2025 In 2025, the world faces a convergence of crises-geopolitical tensions, climate change, economic instability, and social unrest-that threaten global stability. The situation is eerily reminiscent of the Titanic ’s ill-fated voyage, where early warnings were ignored until disaster struck. I. Escalating Global Conflicts 1. The World on Fire The International Rescue Committee ’s 2025 Emergency Watchlist highlights intensifying humanitarian crises in countries such as Sudan , Syria , and Myanmar , where conflict, climate instability, and economic collapse create a volatile mix. Similarly, the World Economic Forum 's Global Risks Report 2025 flags state-based armed conflict as the top global threat. 2. Sudan: A Nation in Collapse Sudan is experiencing one of the world's worst humanitarian catastrophes. Civil war between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and Rapid Support Forces (RSF) has displaced over 12 million people. Acute food sho...

The slogan " Make America Great Again " ( MAGA ) became a defining phrase of Donald Trump 's presidential campaigns, encapsulating a promise to restore the nation's former stature. However, as policies unfolded, questions arose about the actual impact of these initiatives on America's global standing and domestic well-being.​ Trade Wars and International Relations One of the most prominent aspects of the MAGA agenda was the initiation of trade wars aimed at reducing trade deficits and reviving domestic industries. Tariffs were imposed on a range of imports, leading to strained relations with key allies and trading partners: ​ China : The imposition of tariffs led to retaliatory measures from China, escalating into a full-blown trade war that affected global markets. ​ Canada and Mexico : Despite renegotiating trade agreements, tensions persisted due to tariff implementations, impacting cross-border economic activities. ​ European Union : Tari...