The Arab World Flounders in the Face of the Coronavirus Crisis

The Arab World Flounders in the Face of the Coronavirus Crisis

While the Coronavirus continues to ravage almost every nation on earth, Arab countries remain unable, or unwilling, to formulate a collective strategy to help the poorest and most vulnerable Arabs survive the deadly virus and its economic fallout.  Worse, amid growing international solidarity, we are yet to see a pan-Arab initiative that aims to provide…

The Staggering Cost of Israel to Americans: The Facts

The Staggering Cost of Israel to Americans: The Facts

Israel has a population of approximately 8.7 million, roughly equal to the state of New Jersey. It is among the world’s most affluent nations, with a per capita income slightly below that of the European Union.[1] Israel’s unemployment rate of 4.3% is better than America’s 4.4%,[2] and Israel’s net trade, earnings, and payments is ranked 22nd in…