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Webinars & Events

  • Webinar
    LebanonConflicts and Conflict Resolution

    Ceasefire in Lebanon: Between Negotiation and Reality

    May 6, 2026 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM ET

    Experts examine Lebanon’s strained ceasefire and the high‑stakes diplomacy shaping its uncertain path on security, sovereignty, and stability.

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    Palestine/IsraelMigrants, Refugees, and IDPs

    Migration and Mobilization: The History, Identity, and Politics of the Palestinian Diaspora in Chile

    Apr 23, 2026 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM ET

    About the WebinarThe Palestinian diaspora in Chile—estimated at a minimum of half a million people—constitutes the largest and one of the most historically sig…

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    US Foreign Policy

    Trump’s Second Term: Upending Democracy, Development, and Diplomacy

    Apr 9, 2026

    Experts examine the Trump administration’s foreign policy approaches and their implications for democratic norms, international law, and human rights in both t…

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Latest Publications

  • Policy Analysis
    IranProtests and Activism

    Why Protest Has Not Produced Political Change in Iran

    May 12, 2026Sina Toossi

    Iran has not lacked moments of mass defiance against the regime. Over the past two decades, repeated waves of protest have challenged the authority, legitimacy…

  • Policy Analysis

    Annexation Through Law: Land Registration and Palestinian Dispossession in the West Bank

    May 7, 2026Alaa Mahajna

    On February 8, 2026, Israel’s security cabinet adopted a series of decisions concerning the occupied West Bank, followed on February 15 by a government resolut…

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  • Event Video
    US Domestic Politics and Elections

    The Impact of the 2020 US Election Results on Middle East Policy

    Nov 12, 2020

    On November 12, 2020, Arab Center Washington DC hosted a webinar titled “The Impact of the 2020 US Election Results on Middle East Policy: A Post-election Asse…

  • Event Video
    Public Opinion

    Does Arab Public Opinion Matter in 2020?

    Nov 8, 2020

    Arab Center Washington DC released the results of the 2019-2020 Arab Opinion Index, the largest public opinion survey conducted in the Arab world, and based on…

  • Event Video
    Palestine/Israel

    UAE-Bahrain Normalization with Israel: Regional Implications and Gulf Reactions

    Oct 21, 2020

    Abdullah Baabood, Cinzia Bianco, and Jane Kinninmont discuss the normalizations deals signed by the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain with Israel, including the…

  • Event Video
    Palestine/IsraelUS Foreign Policy

    Palestinian Public Opinion on Arab Alliances with Israel

    Oct 7, 2020

    On October 7, 2020, Arab Center Washington DC (ACW) invited Dr. Khalil Shikaki to address the topic of “Palestinian Public Opinion on Arab Alliances with Israe…

  • Event Video
    Conflicts and Conflict Resolution

    Is This the End of Hope in the Middle East?

    Sep 17, 2020

    On September 17, Arab Center Washington DC Executive Director Khalil E. Jahshan hosted Steven Cook in a webinar to discuss the latter’s recent article, “The En…

  • Video
    LebanonIdentity Politics and Sectarianization

    Lebanon after the Beirut Explosion: Overcoming Multiple Crises

    Aug 19, 2020

    On August 19, 2020, Arab Center Washington DC (ACW) held a webinar on the theme, “Lebanon after the Beirut Explosion: Overcoming Multiple Crises.” Moderated by…

  • Video
    TunisiaDemocracy and Governance

    Political Wrangling in Tunisia: The Democratization Process a Decade after the Arab Spring

    Aug 13, 2020

    On August 13, 2020, Arab Center Washington DC (ACW) hosted a webinar titled “Political Wrangling in Tunisia: The Democratization Process a Decade after the Ara…

  • Video
    Palestine/Israel

    Annexation Update: Internal Israeli Dynamics

    Jul 29, 2020

    On July 29, 2020, Arab Center Washington DC’s Executive Director Khalil E. Jahshan hosted a virtual briefing with Dr. Honaida Ghanim, General Director of the P…

  • Event Video
    SyriaJustice, Equality, and Human Rights

    US Policy toward Syria after the Caesar Act

    Jul 22, 2020

    On July 22, 2020, Arab Center Washington DC (ACW) hosted an event titled “US Policy toward Syria after the Caesar Act.” The featured speaker was Joel D. Raybur…

  • Event Video
    Palestine/IsraelUS Foreign Policy

    Israeli Annexation and Beyond: Assessing Palestinian Options

    Jul 15, 2020

    On July 15, 2020, Arab Center Washington DC’s Executive Director Khalil E. Jahshan held a virtual one-on-one discussion with Saeb Erekat, Secretary General of …

  • Event Video
    Climate and Environment

    Climate Change, Conflict, and Water Politics in the Arab World

    Jul 8, 2020

    On July 8, Arab Center Washington DC (ACW) hosted a webinar titled “Climate Change, Conflict, and Water Politics in the Arab World.” The speakers were Michael …

  • Event Video
    LibyaConflicts and Conflict Resolution

    The Way Forward in Libya: Assessing Regional and International Initiatives

    Jun 25, 2020

    On June 25, 2020, Arab Center Washington DC (ACW) hosted a virtual briefing titled “The Way Forward in Libya: Assessing Regional and International Initiatives.…

  • Video
    Energy and Economics

    Political and Economic Competition in the Eastern Mediterranean

    Jun 19, 2020

    On June 19, 2020, Arab Center Washington DC (ACW) hosted James M. Dorsey for a virtual discussion titled “Political and Economic Competition in the Eastern Med…

  • Video
    Democracy and Governance

    How the West Stole Democracy from the Arabs

    Jun 11, 2020

    Imad K. Harb interviewed Elizabeth F. Thompson, the Mohamed S. Farsi Chair of Islamic Peace, School of International Service, and Professor of History at Ameri…

  • Video
    Palestine/IsraelConflicts and Conflict Resolution

    The Threat of Israeli Annexation: Regional and International Implications

    Jun 3, 2020

    On June 3, 2020, Arab Center Washington DC (ACW) held a virtual event in cooperation with the Institute for Palestine Studies (IPS) titled “The Threat of Israe…

  • Video
    Palestine/IsraelConflicts and Conflict Resolution

    The Expected Fallout of Israel’s Annexation Plans

    May 27, 2020

    Yousef Munayyer, Zaha Hassan, and Daniel Levy discuss Israel's plans to annex Palestinians land in the West Bank and the expected fallout.

  • Video
    YemenConflicts and Conflict Resolution

    The Saudi Involvement in Yemen: Past Thinking and Current Regrets

    May 26, 2020

    Dr. Imad K. Harb, Director or Research and Analysis at Arab Center Washington DC, spoke with Dr. Kristian Coates Ulrichsen, Fellow for the Middle East at Rice …

  • Event Video
    Global Health and Health Policy

    The Prospects for Developing an Effective Vaccine for COVID-19: When and How?

    May 21, 2020Khalil E. Jahshan

    This webinar focuses on the prospects of developing a vaccine for the coronavirus and the expected time frame for it to become available for distribution to th…

  • Event Video
    Global Health and Health Policy

    International Law, WHO, and COVID-19: The Politics of Global Pandemic Response

    May 14, 2020Jonathan Kuttab

    On May 13, Arab Center Washington DC (ACW) hosted a virtual briefing titled “International Law, WHO, and COVID-19: The Politics of Global Pandemic Response.” H…

  • Event Video
    Energy and Economics

    Arab Economies Post COVID-19: Prospects, Recovery Efforts, and Recommended Measures

    May 13, 2020Khalil E. Jahshan

    On May 6, 2020, Arab Center Washington DC Executive Director Khalil E. Jahshan conducted an interview with Dr. Jihad Azour, Director of the International Monet…

Current Openings FTE

Current Openings

Fellow for US Government Affairs

Arab Center Washington DC is hiring a Fellow for US Government Affairs, based in Washington, DC, on a full-time basis.

The Fellow for US Government Affairs will monitor activities in the three branches of the US government (Congress, the White House and Executive Branch, and the Judicial Branch) and prepare a weekly report (Washington Policy Weekly) of all activities pertaining to the Middle East. The fellow will provide Arab Center executives and researchers with daily analyses of legislative and policy issues related to US policy in the Middle East. S/he will initiate and maintain regular contact and professional relationships with relevant congressional staff serving on the foreign affairs committees and other committees or subcommittees dealing with Arab world and Middle East issues as well as with federal government employees at relevant agencies and departments.

Deadline: August 31, 2021.
Salary commensurate with experience.

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    Palestine/IsraelUS Foreign Policy

    Shifting US Opinion on Palestine

    May 7, 2026

    Matt Duss and Yousef Munayyer unpack the shifting landscape of American public opinion on Israel and its implications for the future US engagement in the Middl…

  • Fresh Take
    SyriaJustice, Equality, and Human Rights

    Transitional Justice in Syria: Progress and Challenges

    May 6, 2026

    Radwan Ziadeh examines Syria’s ongoing transitional justice process following the fall of the Assad regime, and the major challenges that continue to shape acc…

  • Viewpoint
    IranDiplomacy and Negotiations

    Trump, Not Tehran, Is Blocking Diplomacy with Iran

    May 13, 2026Daniel Brumberg

    On April 26, 2026, Tehran offered the United States a proposal to lift the US and Iranian blockades of the Strait of Hormuz but to postpone talks on the nuclea…

  • Policy Analysis
    IranProtests and Activism

    Why Protest Has Not Produced Political Change in Iran

    May 12, 2026Sina Toossi

    Iran has not lacked moments of mass defiance against the regime. Over the past two decades, repeated waves of protest have challenged the authority, legitimacy…

  • Policy Analysis
    LibyaDemocracy and Governance

    Libya: One Step Forward, Two Steps Back

    In April 2026, with the help of the United States, Libya’s two parallel governments reached an agreement on a unified national budget for the first time since …

  • Viewpoint
    EgyptConflicts and Conflict Resolution

    Egypt and the Gulf: A Relationship under Pressure

    Apr 21, 2026Imad K. Harb

    The US-Israeli war on Iran has put Egypt in a predicament. Since the 2013 coup that brought him to power, Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah el-Sisi has enjoyed a…

  • Policy Analysis
    SudanConflicts and Conflict Resolution

    A Timeline of Key Events in Sudan

    Mar 5, 2026Ingie Gohar

    This timeline traces the key political and military developments in Sudan from the 2018 uprising that toppled former President Omar al-Bashir to the ongoing wa…

  • Policy Analysis
    Saudi ArabiaRegional Relations and Geopolitics

    Saudi Arabia Confronts the Israel–UAE Alignment in Somalia

    Feb 26, 2026Giorgio Cafiero

    Israel’s December 2025 decision to recognize Somaliland’s unilateral declaration of independence was of grave concern to Saudi Arabia. Riyadh sees Somalia’s te…

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  • Podcast
    Palestine/IsraelUS Foreign Policy

    Shifting US Opinion on Palestine

    May 7, 2026

    Matt Duss and Yousef Munayyer unpack the shifting landscape of American public opinion on Israel and its implications for the future US engagement in the Middl…

  • Fresh Take
    SyriaJustice, Equality, and Human Rights

    Transitional Justice in Syria: Progress and Challenges

    May 6, 2026

    Radwan Ziadeh examines Syria’s ongoing transitional justice process following the fall of the Assad regime, and the major challenges that continue to shape acc…

Homepage – North Africa Feed

  • Policy Analysis
    LibyaDemocracy and Governance

    Libya: One Step Forward, Two Steps Back

    In April 2026, with the help of the United States, Libya’s two parallel governments reached an agreement on a unified national budget for the first time since …

  • Viewpoint
    EgyptConflicts and Conflict Resolution

    Egypt and the Gulf: A Relationship under Pressure

    Apr 21, 2026Imad K. Harb

    The US-Israeli war on Iran has put Egypt in a predicament. Since the 2013 coup that brought him to power, Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah el-Sisi has enjoyed a…

Homepage – The Arabian Peninsula and The Gulf Feed

  • Viewpoint
    IranDiplomacy and Negotiations

    Trump, Not Tehran, Is Blocking Diplomacy with Iran

    May 13, 2026Daniel Brumberg

    On April 26, 2026, Tehran offered the United States a proposal to lift the US and Iranian blockades of the Strait of Hormuz but to postpone talks on the nuclea…

  • Policy Analysis
    IranProtests and Activism

    Why Protest Has Not Produced Political Change in Iran

    May 12, 2026Sina Toossi

    Iran has not lacked moments of mass defiance against the regime. Over the past two decades, repeated waves of protest have challenged the authority, legitimacy…

Homepage – The Horn of Africa Feed

  • Policy Analysis
    SudanConflicts and Conflict Resolution

    A Timeline of Key Events in Sudan

    Mar 5, 2026Ingie Gohar

    This timeline traces the key political and military developments in Sudan from the 2018 uprising that toppled former President Omar al-Bashir to the ongoing wa…

  • Policy Analysis
    Saudi ArabiaRegional Relations and Geopolitics

    Saudi Arabia Confronts the Israel–UAE Alignment in Somalia

    Feb 26, 2026Giorgio Cafiero

    Israel’s December 2025 decision to recognize Somaliland’s unilateral declaration of independence was of grave concern to Saudi Arabia. Riyadh sees Somalia’s te…

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ACW is affiliated with the Arab Center for Research and Policy Studies(ACRPS) and it's network of research centers around the world. Headquartered in Doha, Qatar, ACRPS is one of the premier independent research institutes in the Arab region.

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