Naseer Aruri

Palestinian scholar and activist

Naseer Aruri - Palestinian scholar and activist
Born

1934
91 years ago

Died

February 10th, 2015
10 years ago — 81 years old

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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