Arab American Institute

The Arab American Institute (AAI) was established in 1985 and is based in Washington.

Organization headed by President, Dr. James J. Zogby. 

According to their website:


 * "The Arab American Institute (AAI) represents the policy and community interests of Arab Americans throughout the United States and strives to promote Arab American participation in the U.S. electoral system. AAI focuses on two areas: campaigns and elections and policy formation and research. The Institute strives to serve as a central resource to government officials, the media, political leaders and community groups and a variety of public policy issues that concern Arab Americans and U.S. – Arab relations."

As part of the Democracy Coalition Project democracy roundtable, on January 18, 2005 the AAI participated in "Strengthening Palestinian Democracy" workshop along with Larry Garber from the New Israel Fund, Martin Indyk from the Saban Center for Middle East Policy Brookings Institution and Mort Halperin from the Open Society Institute.

Directors

 * George R. Salem
 * Dr. James Zogby
 * John Zogby
 * Jean AbiNader
 * Helen Samhan

Board of Governors
Source
 * Mr. Richard Abdoo
 * Dr. Samir Abu-Ghazaleh
 * Dr. Yahya Basha
 * Dr. Ali Bazzi
 * Ms. Sherine El-Abd
 * Mr. Michael Farah
 * Mr. Nijad Fares
 * Ms. Samia Farouki
 * Dr. Abdel Kader Fustok
 * Hon. Edward Gabriel
 * Mr. Samuel Halaby, Jr.
 * Mr. Assad Jebara
 * Mr. Ghassan Saab

Related SourceWatch

 * Tawfiq Barqawi - Member of National Policy Council

Contact Information
Arab American Institute 1600 K Street NW, Suite 601 Washington, DC 20006 Phone: (202) 429-9210 Fax: (202) 429-9214 web site: www.aaiusa.org