AWR aims at providing objective and independent documentation, reporting, interpretation, analysis and commentary of and on cultural, social and religious issues concerning the Arab world and the West. The objective is to foster greater understanding and tolerance between Arab and Western cultures. AWR believes that this will help reduce tensions - a factor greatly needed to enhance development in the Arab world. AWR describes current sentiments, differences and common understanding between the Arab world and the West and studies the origins of misunderstandings, prejudices and tensions between different cultures.