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Are Arabs Anti-American?


(New York Post) Amir Taheri - Are Arabs the most anti-American people on earth? America is by far the largest pole of attraction for Arab foreign investment. The most conservative estimates put the value of Arab assets in the U.S. at over $4.5 trillion. The U.S. is also one of the top three trading partners of virtually all Arab states. America has been the No. 1 foreign tourist destination for Arabs since the 1980s, and has remained so despite restrictions imposed on Arab visitors after 9/11. Arabs of all political sensibilities also love to send their children to study in America. And when it comes to seeking medical treatment, no country competes with the U.S. in attracting well-heeled Arabs. It is possible to spend a holiday in most Arab capitals without moving out of the orbit of American-franchised hotels, restaurants, tourist services, and banks. More than 70% of what's broadcast on Arab TV stations is U.S.-made. Sixteen of the 21 member states of the Arab League host some U.S. military presence.
2005-10-07 00:00:00
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