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| Formation | 1986 |
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| Founder | James Zogby |
| Type | Non-profit advocacy organization |
| Headquarters | Washington, D.C. |
President | James Zogby |
| Website | https://www.aaiusa.org/ |
The Arab American Institute (AAI) is a non-profit membership organization that advocates for the interests of Arab-Americans. Founded in 1985 by James Zogby, the brother of pollster John Zogby, the organization is based in Washington, D.C.
The organization seeks to increase the visibility of Arab-American involvement and candidates in the American political system. It issues "Action Alerts" to its members much like the Anti-Defamation League when issues of particular concern arise. According to its website the organization develops policy initiatives much in the manner of a think tank and encourages its members to contact Members of Congress.