Arabist (political)
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For academics who study the Arabic language and culture, see Arabist. For the unification movement of the Arab peoples of the Middle East, see Pan-Arabist.
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As used in modern political discourse in some quarters, Arabist refers a generally non-Arab specialist in Arabic language or culture perceived to be excessively sympathetic towards Arabic culture and political views. Accusations of bias appear to have arisen in the United States where "Arabists" in public service were perceived to be "pro-Arab" by pro-Israel commentators after the Arab-Israeli conflict rose to prominence.[citation needed]
[edit] External references
- Freeze-Out of the Arabists - Article about American Arabists from "The Nation" in 2004
- Arabists: The Romance of the American Elite by Robert D. Kaplan ISBN 0-02-874023-8
- Article about American Arabists at "The Nation", review of above book
