Democracy and Governance

Publications

Intern Corner
SyriaDemocracy and Governance
Rebuilding and Strengthening Syria’s State Institutions
Dec 23, 2024Nour Taha
Nour Taha discusses the need for reviving and strengthening state institutions in Syria after the collapse of the Assad regime, stating that they are necessary…
Viewpoint
SyriaDemocracy and Governance
Will Assad’s Fall Give Iran’s Reformists a New Lease on Life?
Dec 11, 2024Daniel Brumberg
For Iran, the fall of Syria’s Bashar al-Assad and what was left of his regime—together with Moscow’s decision to throw its leading Middle East ally to the wind…
Viewpoint
SyriaDemocracy and Governance
A New Syria is Born: Hopes and Challenges
Dec 11, 2024Marwa Daoudy
December 8, 2024, marked a historic turning point in Syria and the Middle East region—a day when the Syrian people achieved what had seemed unattainable: the t…
Policy Analysis
SyriaDemocracy and Governance
Implications of Assad’s Fall for Syria and the Region
Dec 10, 2024Heba Gowayed Imad K. Harb Bahraa Hijazi Khalil E. Jahshan Patricia Karam Annelle Sheline
The fall of Damascus marked the end of the regime of Bashar al-Assad, who inherited the presidency from his father Hafez al-Assad in 2000.

Expert Interview
IranDemocracy and Governance
Implications of Iran’s Presidential Elections
Jul 8, 2024
Daniel Brumberg and Imad K. Harb discuss the results and implications of Iran's recent presidential elections and President Masoud Pezeshkian's agenda.
Event Video
LebanonConflicts and Conflict Resolution
Lebanon’s Domestic and Regional Developments: A Conversation with MP Ibrahim Mneimneh.
Mar 1, 2024
On February 29, 2024, Arab Center Washington DC hosted Lebanese Member of Parliament Ibrahim Mneimneh to discuss Lebanon's domestic and regional policy in ligh…
Event Video
JordanDemocracy and Governance
Assessing the Reform Process in Jordan: Political Dissatisfaction, Economic Challenges, and the Focus on Stability
Sep 7, 2023
Experts discuss the reform process in Jordan and its prospects for creating real change for the people of the Kingdom.

Webinar
SyriaDemocracy and Governance
Syria After Assad: Domestic and Regional Challenges
Dec 17, 2024 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM ET
Experts unpack the recent developments in Syria and discuss the implications for the region and US policy.
Keynote Conversations
LebanonConflicts and Conflict Resolution
Lebanon’s Domestic and Regional Developments: A Conversation with MP Ibrahim Mneimneh.
Feb 29, 2024
Arab Center Washington DC hosted Lebanese Member of Parliament Ibrahim Mneimneh to discuss Lebanon's domestic and regional policy in light of the Gaza war and …
Conferences
Democracy and Governance
Democracy in Crisis: Geopolitical Shifts and US Challenges in MENA
Sep 26, 2023
This one-day conference explores the current state of democracy and democratic regression in the MENA region and focuses on the evolution of US policy toward t…