Omar El Akkad
Omar El Akkad is a journalist and novelist known for his impactful writing on issues of war, identity, and human rights. Born in Egypt and raised in Qatar and Canada, he has reported from conflict zones including the Middle East and Afghanistan. His recent book, 'One Day, Everyone Will Have Always Been Against This', critiques Western hypocrisy regarding the plight of Palestinians, especially in the aftermath of the events in Gaza in October 2023. El Akkad's work is characterized by his eloquence and a deep moral engagement with the injustices he observes.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 5 | 8.00 | 0.13% | +20% | 67,886,011 | 109,759 | $2,700,000 | 4,365$ |
| Ireland | 3 | 7.33 | 0.14% | +0% | 5,030,000 | 7,105 | $5,100 | 7$ |
| Canada | 1 | 9.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 38,005,238 | 16,159 | $1,700,000 | 723$ |
| Totals | 9 | 110,921,249 | 133,023 | $4,405,100 | 5,095$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
United Kingdom:
Omar El Akkad is an Egyptian-Canadian writer whose book addresses the current situation in Israel and Palestine.
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United Kingdom:
Omar El Akkad is an author and journalist who has published two award-winning novels and is currently discussing his new book about the moral bankruptcy of western liberalism.
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United Kingdom:
Omar El Akkad is the author of 'One Day, Everyone Will Have Always Been Against This'.
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United Kingdom:
Omar El Akkad's book explores the moral contradictions of western liberalism in the context of the Gaza conflict.
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Canada:
Omar El Akkad reprises this literary tradition in his new work of non-fiction, One Day, Everyone Will Always Have Been Against This.
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Ireland:
Omar El Akkad is discussing the impact of violence in Gaza in his new book.
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Ireland:
Omar El Akkad is the author of One Day, Everyone Will Have Always Been Against This, which critiques the West's response to the Gaza conflict.
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Ireland:
Omar El Akkad discusses his book critiquing the West’s response to the war in Gaza.
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United Kingdom:
Omar El Akkad is a journalist and novelist who has reported extensively from conflict zones and is the author of the book 'One Day, Everyone Will Have Always Been Against This'.
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