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      James Zogby

      James Zogby

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      After receiving his PhD in Comparative Religions and Middle East Studies and then teaching for a number of years, Dr James Zogby began a career in politics. During the past five decades, he founded a number of Arab-American civil rights organisations, served in a leadership role in the Democratic Party and in five Democratic presidential campaigns, and received appointments from both presidents Bill Clinton and Barack Obama. He also founded Zogby Research Services, which has conducted groundbreaking public opinion polling across the Middle East.
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      Donald Trump takes the oath of office as he is sworn in as the 45th president of the United States, in Washington, DC. Shawan Thew / EPA
      You can’t be volatile and unpredictable as president, Mr Trump

      James Zogby says we will see what Donald Trump does in office soon enough

      OpinionJanuary 21, 2017
      Palestinians walk past the Dome of Rock at the Al Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem's Old City. Ahmad Gharabli / AFP
      No, Mr Trump, Jerusalem is not to be messed with

      James Zogby unpacks embassy politics in Palestine

      OpinionJanuary 14, 2017
      Last month, the problems facing the government of president Hassan Rouhani became even clearer as Iran's Central Bank released 2016 government revenue and expense data. Faisal Mahmood / AFP
      Rouhani is out of step with ordinary Iranians

      Polling shows the Iranian election in May will be a referendum on the president's performance, writes James Zogby

      OpinionJanuary 07, 2017
      US secretary of state John Kerry delivers a speech on Middle East peace. Zach Gibson / Getty Images
      Kerry’s speech broke an American political taboo

      James Zogby explains why John Kerry's speech on Israeli-Palestinian conflict was meaningful and significant

      OpinionJanuary 01, 2017
      Earth moving equipment stands in the Israeli settlement of Ramat Shlomo near Jerusalem. Jim Hollander / EPA
      Despite UN vote, Palestine remains far from free

      James Zogby reflects on the historic United Nations vote on Israeli settlements

      OpinionDecember 24, 2016
      The tumult that has rocked the Arab world, has contributed to dramatic changes in the Arab public’s attitudes toward important global and regional powers. Khaled Desouki / AFP Photo
      Arab attitudes are shifting on Russia and the US

      James Zogby looks at the changing face of Arab public opinion after a year of conflict

      OpinionDecember 17, 2016
      US Representative Keith Ellison, a Democrat from Minnesota. Saul Loeb / AFP
      What Democrats must do to win votes in the US

      James Zogby names the person he thinks can put his party back in touch with the people

      OpinionDecember 10, 2016
      South Carolina senator Tim Scott is one of the sponsors of the bill. Andrew Harnik / AP
      Anti-Semitism law stops valid criticism of Israel

      James Zogby says a law intended to stop vilification is being used to shut down legitimate debate on US campuses

      OpinionDecember 03, 2016
      A protester blocks a highway in Mandan during a protest against plans to pass the Dakota Access pipeline near the Standing Rock Indian Reservation, North Dakota, last week. Stephanie Keith / Reuters
      As an Arab American, I stand with the Sioux

      James Zogby explains why he is encouraged to see Palestinians demonstrate their solidarity with Standing Rock

      OpinionNovember 26, 2016
      Donald Trump speaks at a campaign rally in Grand Rapids. Paul Sancya / AP Photo
      The president-elect and a path into the unknown

      James Zogby is worried for America in the Trump era

      OpinionNovember 19, 2016
      Supporters of Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump celebrate after Trump was declared as the winner of the US election. Jason Connolly / AFP
      Why I won’t accept what just happened

      James Zogby says American values means upholding the principals of tolerance rather than accepting President Trump

      OpinionNovember 12, 2016
      Hillary Clinton waves to supporters during a campaign rally in Miami. More Arab Americans support Clinton than her rival, notes James Zogby (Rhona Wise / AFP)
      Why Arab American voters support Clinton

      Ethnic minorities are more comfortable identifying as Democrats and are less likely to be swing voters, writes James Zogby

      October 29, 2016
      The UAE ranks highly in a quality-of-life survey. Jeffrey E Biteng / The National
      Gulf citizens appreciate their high quality of life

      James Zogby crunches some interesting figures about this region

      OpinionOctober 22, 2016
      Hillary Clinton has the 'right stuff' to lead the United States, says James Zogby. Andrew Harnik / AP Photo
      Why Mrs Clinton has the ‘right stuff’ to lead the US

      James Zogby explains why he was happy to switch allegiance from Bernie Sanders to Hillary Clinton

      OpinionOctober 15, 2016
      Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Gali Tibbon / Reuters
      Obama has an opportunity to be decisive with Israel

      Will Obama be the president to finally stop indulging Israel's "spoit child" behaviour, asks James Zogby.

      OpinionOctober 08, 2016
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