Naseer Aruri
Palestinian scholar and activist
Born
1934
92 years ago
Died
Category
Activists & Humanitarians
Country
Palestine
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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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