Naseer Aruri

Palestinian scholar and activist

Naseer Aruri - Activists & Humanitarians born 1934
Born

1934
92 years ago

Died
Category

Activists & Humanitarians

Country

Palestine

Links & References

Contributed significantly to the discourse on Palestinian rights and political realities. Served as a professor at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth. Authored several influential works on Middle Eastern politics, including 'Dishonest Broker: The U.S. Role in Israel and Palestine'. Provided analytical perspectives on the ongoing conflict and highlighted issues surrounding colonialism and justice in the region. Engaged in advocacy for Palestinian sovereignty and representation within the international community.

Authored 'Dishonest Broker: The U.S. Role in Israel and Palestine'

Served as professor at University of Massachusetts Dartmouth

Critiqued U.S. foreign policy in relation to Palestine

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