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Webinars & Events

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    Security and Defense

    Arms Transfers to MENA: Data Trends and Implications for Human Rights and Security

    Jul 23, 2024

    Experts discuss arms transfers to MENA and their implications for human rights, humanitarian conditions, and international law.

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    The Looming Israel-Hezbollah War: Prospects, Deterrence, and Impacts

    Jul 11, 2024

    Experts discuss the escalation on the Israel-Lebanon border and the potential for an all-out war.

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    Palestine/IsraelInternational Law

    Israel’s Global Isolation: International Decisions in the Wake of the Gaza War

    Jun 27, 2024

    Experts discuss Israel's international isolation in the wake of its assault on Gaza and the genocidal crimes it has committed in the Strip.

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  • Policy Analysis
    Palestine/IsraelInternational Law

    The ICJ Decision on Israel’s Occupation of the Palestinian Territories

    Jul 26, 2024Jonathan Kuttab

    On Friday, July 19, 2024, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) issued its Advisory Opinion in the case brought before it on Israel’s occupation of the Pale…

  • Policy Analysis
    TurkeyRegional Relations and Geopolitics

    Erdoğan’s Renewed Push for Syria Reconciliation: Domestic Pressures and Regional Dynamics

    Jul 25, 2024Salim Çevik

    Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan made his most explicit appeal yet to Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. Setting a high bar for the future of relations, E…

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    SudanConflicts and Conflict Resolution

    The Conflict in Sudan: Will the Humanitarian Ceasefire Translate to a Political Resolution?

    Jun 1, 2023

    Experts discuss the conflict in Sudan and its humanitarian impact, the potential for the recent Saudi-US brokered ceasefire agreement to hold, and the prospect…

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    The Arabian Peninsula and The GulfConflicts and Conflict Resolution

    Yemen’s Stalemate: War, Peace Talks, and Continued Suffering

    May 31, 2023

    Afrah Nasser discusses the current stalemate in the Yemen conflict and the humanitarian disaster affecting the majority of Yemenis. Afrah Nasser is a Non-resid…

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    LevantJustice, Equality, and Human Rights

    Arab Normalization with the Assad Regime: Domestic and International Implications.

    Apr 27, 2023

    Arab Center Washington DC held a briefing on April 25, 2023 with Dr. Bader Jamous, President of the Syrian Negotiation Commission, Sheikh Salem Al-Meslet, Pres…

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    EgyptRegional Relations and Geopolitics

    Resuming Egypt-Turkey Relations: Opportunities and Challenges

    Apr 18, 2023

    Khalil Al-Anani discusses the implications of the recent thaw in Egyptian-Turkish relations for both countries and for the region as a whole. Al-Anani is a Sen…

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    Women’s Digital Activism and the Struggle for Democracy in the Middle East

    Apr 11, 2023

    On April 11, 2023, Arab Center Washington DC (ACW) organized a webinar titled, “Women’s Digital Activism and the Struggle for Democracy in the Middle East.” Pa…

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    The Arabian Peninsula and The GulfRegional Relations and Geopolitics

    The Global Significance of the China-Brokered Saudi-Iran Deal

    Mar 30, 2023

    Experts discuss the significance and scope of this agreement, the motivations of the three countries involved, the sustainability and feasibility of implementi…

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    LevantJustice, Equality, and Human Rights

    Reality Check: Update from the Ground in Palestine and Israel

    Mar 24, 2023

    Leading human rights lawyer Jonathan Kuttab gives an update on the situation in Palestine under the new far-right Israeli government.

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    Palestine/IsraelJustice, Equality, and Human Rights

    Israel’s Judicial Overhaul: Domestic and International Implications

    Mar 23, 2023

    Experts discuss recent events in Israel and their implications for the country as a whole, for Palestinians in particular, for Israeli relations with the globa…

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    Palestinian Students at Israeli Universities Access and Challenges

    Mar 23, 2023

    Panelists discuss the discrimination faced by Palestinian students under the Israeli educational system and the lack of resources, access, and opportunities to…

  • Video
    LevantJustice, Equality, and Human Rights

    Unpacking the Issue of Security in Palestine/Israel

    Mar 16, 2023

    Yousef Munayyer discusses the lack of safety and security that Palestinians experience under Israeli occupation. Munayyer is a Non-resident fellow at Arab Cent…

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    LebanonDemocracy and Governance

    The Humanitarian Impact of Lebanon’s Deepening Crises

    Mar 16, 2023

    Experts discuss the roots of the country’s political gridlock and financial collapse, explore their impact on the population in Lebanon, and provide recommenda…

  • Video

    What Does Israel’s New Far Right Government Mean for Palestinians

    Mar 2, 2023

    Khalil E. Jahshan moderated a webinar for the Galilee Foundation on the implications of the new Israeli government for the Palestinians. Speakers included, Has…

  • Event Video
    SyriaMigrants, Refugees, and IDPs

    The Aftermath of the Syria-Turkey Earthquake: Humanitarian Crises and Geopolitical Challenges

    Feb 28, 2023

    Experts discuss the situation in northern Syria and southern Turkey, the magnitude of the humanitarian catastrophe, local and international responses, and the …

  • Fresh Take
    The Arab WorldPublic Opinion

    The 2022 Arab Opinion Index

    Feb 22, 2023

    Dana El Kurd discusses the results of the 2022 Arab Opinion Index and highlights important patterns over the past decade of surveys. The 2022 Arab Opinion Inde…

  • Video
    LevantJustice, Equality, and Human Rights

    The Implications of the New Israeli Government

    Feb 17, 2023

    Jonathan Kuttab discusses the implications of Israel's new far-right government led by Benjamin Netanyahu. Kuttab is a leading human rights lawyer and a Non-re…

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    LevantJustice, Equality, and Human Rights

    Protecting Human Rights in Occupied Palestine: Working Through the United Nations

    Feb 16, 2023

    Three former UN Special Rapporteurs discuss the situation of human rights in the Palestinian territories occupied since 1967.

  • Expert Interview
    LebanonDemocracy and Governance

    Pressing Issues in Lebanon Today: Interview with MP Mark Daou

    Feb 6, 2023

    Imad K. Harb and the Honorable Mark Daou discuss the collapsing Lebanese economy, the political stalemate, and the social problems facing the country. Daou is …

  • Book Review
    Palestine/IsraelMigrants, Refugees, and IDPs

    Fugitive Dreams: Chronicles of Occupation and Resistance

    Jan 25, 2023

    Khalil E. Jahshan interviews Ramsey Hanhan to discuss his recent book, Fugitive Dreams: Chronicles of Occupation and Resistance, a slightly fictionalized liter…

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    The Arab WorldPublic Opinion

    The Findings of the 2022 Arab Opinion Index

    Jan 19, 2023

    Experts discuss the finding of the 2022 Arab Opinion Index, including public sentiment on normalization with Israel, US foreign policy regarding Palestine, Ara…

  • Fresh Take
    QatarThe GCC

    The Current Status of the GCC Crisis

    Jan 13, 2023

    Imad K. Harb discusses the current status of multilateral relations among Gulf Arab states, the issues they have yet to resolve, and their agreements and diffe…

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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  • Policy Analysis
    Palestine/IsraelInternational Law

    The ICJ Decision on Israel’s Occupation of the Palestinian Territories

    Jul 26, 2024Jonathan Kuttab

    On Friday, July 19, 2024, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) issued its Advisory Opinion in the case brought before it on Israel’s occupation of the Pale…

  • Policy Analysis
    TurkeyRegional Relations and Geopolitics

    Erdoğan’s Renewed Push for Syria Reconciliation: Domestic Pressures and Regional Dynamics

    Jul 25, 2024Salim Çevik

    Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan made his most explicit appeal yet to Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. Setting a high bar for the future of relations, E…

  • Policy Analysis
    The Arab WorldUS Domestic Politics and Elections

    Middle East Leaders Prefer Trump’s Victory

    Donald J. Trump’s candidacy seems to draw more interest and support from the Middle East than from other areas of the world, particularly from among the ruling…

  • From our Affiliates
    Saudi ArabiaRegional Relations and Geopolitics

    Saudi-Iranian Reconciliation: Limits and Opportunities

    Jul 16, 2024Arab Center for Research and Policy Studies

    The most important factor driving Iran’s pursuit of reconciliation with the kingdom was the Islamic Republic’s difficult economic situation, made worse by Amer…

  • Policy Analysis
    The Arab WorldUS Domestic Politics and Elections

    Middle East Leaders Prefer Trump’s Victory

    Donald J. Trump’s candidacy seems to draw more interest and support from the Middle East than from other areas of the world, particularly from among the ruling…

  • Policy Analysis
    EgyptConflicts and Conflict Resolution

    The Limits on Egypt’s Gaza “Containment Strategy”

    Jul 1, 2024Daniel Brumberg

    Egypt has opted to follow a containment strategy in order to manage the fallout from the Israeli war on Gaza, such as the spillover of the conflict into the Si…

  • Policy Analysis
    SudanConflicts and Conflict Resolution

    One Year On: The Calamities of the Sudan Conflict

    May 14, 2024Imad K. Harb

    Thirteen months have passed since the eruption of the military dispute between Sudan’s powerful generals Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, leader of the Sudanese Armed F…

  • From our Affiliates
    SudanConflicts and Conflict Resolution

    A Year of War: Conflict Transformations and Peace Prospects in Sudan

    Apr 30, 2024Arab Center for Research and Policy Studies

    A year since clashes broke out between Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF)militias, the Sudanese government has submitted a request …

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  • Policy Analysis
    Palestine/IsraelInternational Law

    The ICJ Decision on Israel’s Occupation of the Palestinian Territories

    Jul 26, 2024Jonathan Kuttab

    On Friday, July 19, 2024, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) issued its Advisory Opinion in the case brought before it on Israel’s occupation of the Pale…

  • Policy Analysis
    TurkeyRegional Relations and Geopolitics

    Erdoğan’s Renewed Push for Syria Reconciliation: Domestic Pressures and Regional Dynamics

    Jul 25, 2024Salim Çevik

    Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan made his most explicit appeal yet to Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. Setting a high bar for the future of relations, E…

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    The Arab WorldUS Domestic Politics and Elections

    Middle East Leaders Prefer Trump’s Victory

    Donald J. Trump’s candidacy seems to draw more interest and support from the Middle East than from other areas of the world, particularly from among the ruling…

  • Policy Analysis
    EgyptConflicts and Conflict Resolution

    The Limits on Egypt’s Gaza “Containment Strategy”

    Jul 1, 2024Daniel Brumberg

    Egypt has opted to follow a containment strategy in order to manage the fallout from the Israeli war on Gaza, such as the spillover of the conflict into the Si…

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  • Policy Analysis
    The Arab WorldUS Domestic Politics and Elections

    Middle East Leaders Prefer Trump’s Victory

    Donald J. Trump’s candidacy seems to draw more interest and support from the Middle East than from other areas of the world, particularly from among the ruling…

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    Saudi ArabiaRegional Relations and Geopolitics

    Saudi-Iranian Reconciliation: Limits and Opportunities

    Jul 16, 2024Arab Center for Research and Policy Studies

    The most important factor driving Iran’s pursuit of reconciliation with the kingdom was the Islamic Republic’s difficult economic situation, made worse by Amer…

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  • Policy Analysis
    SudanConflicts and Conflict Resolution

    One Year On: The Calamities of the Sudan Conflict

    May 14, 2024Imad K. Harb

    Thirteen months have passed since the eruption of the military dispute between Sudan’s powerful generals Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, leader of the Sudanese Armed F…

  • From our Affiliates
    SudanConflicts and Conflict Resolution

    A Year of War: Conflict Transformations and Peace Prospects in Sudan

    Apr 30, 2024Arab Center for Research and Policy Studies

    A year since clashes broke out between Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF)militias, the Sudanese government has submitted a request …

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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.