“Napoleon hired a group of Arabs and Arabists who would translate a series of pronouncements.”

“But as they claim Arab descent and an Arab cultural identity, they make a convenient local ally for the Arabists.”

“Too bad his analysis is rejected, out of hand, by most Arabists.”

“Perhaps it's there to prove that Arabs are streaming over the borders to fight the invading force.”

“Already, we've heard reports that Kurds have begun driving Arabs out of villages around Kirkuk, reclaiming their old lands.”

“In Uzbekistan, the principal weavers are Uzbeks, Kirgyz, Arabs, Karakalpaks and some Turkmen.”