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When history is written by the victors, injustice is often repackaged as self-defense. Today, as the world watches Israel’s escalating aggression in the Middle East-with Western powers applauding or remaining silent-we are witnessing not isolated wars, but the continuation of a century-old colonial project born out of European fascism, guilt, and imperial ambition. Let’s be blunt: the same Western powers who cry “international law” when Russia invades Ukraine have no such energy when Israel bombs Gaza, Damascus, Baghdad, or now, Tehran. Why the double standard? Because Israel is doing the dirty work for them. A Legacy of Manufactured War When George W. Bush invaded Iraq under the false pretense of weapons of mass destruction (WMDs), he had the full backing of the West-and the quiet blessing of Israel. That lie cost over a million Iraqi lives, destabilized the region for decades, and set a precedent: lie about nukes, wage war, and call it peacekeeping. Now, that same script is being rep...

Introduction 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...