Edward Said Professor Raises Concerns Over US Policy

WEB Rashid Khalidi, a prominent Middle East historian, voices his concerns over US policy in a recent opinion piece.

Born on November 18, 1948, WEB Rashid Khalidi is a Palestinian-American historian who currently holds the Edward Said Professorship of Modern Arab Studies at Columbia University. Khalidi received his Bachelor of Arts from Yale University in 1970, and his DPhil from Oxford University in 1982. He has served as editor of the Journal of Palestine Studies since 1992. He currently resides in the United States.

In a recent opinion piece published in the New York Times, Khalidi expressed his concerns about the Trump administration's approach to the Middle East. He argued that the administration's policies are exacerbating tensions in the region and making it more difficult to achieve a lasting peace. Specifically, Khalidi criticized the administration's decision to move the U.S. embassy to Jerusalem, its cuts to aid for Palestinians, and its support for Israeli settlements in the occupied territories.

Khalidi's concerns are shared by many other experts on the Middle East. They argue that the Trump administration's policies are undermining the prospects for peace and stability in the region. They also worry that the administration's approach is alienating the United States from its allies in the region.

The Trump administration has defended its approach to the Middle East, arguing that it is necessary to protect U.S. interests and to promote peace. However, the administration's policies have been met with widespread criticism from both Democrats and Republicans. It remains to be seen whether the administration will be able to achieve its goals in the Middle East.