In response to President Donald Trump’s February 4 proposal to take over the Gaza Strip, displacing its indigenous Palestinians and transforming it into “the R…
US President Donald Trump appears to have developed different ideas about Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi upon whom he bestowed the moniker “favorite d…
Four key political actors in the Middle East have recently made surprising moves that offered hints of how Arab states and non-state actors can collectively en…
The Egyptian regime of Abdel Fattah el-Sisi looks upon the recent developments in Syria with a good deal of trepidation. That the Islamist rebel armed group, H…
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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EgyptJustice, Equality, and Human Rights
Egypt’s National Human Rights Strategy: A Year in Review
Dec 9, 2022Salmah Arfouly
It has been a year since the Sisi regime launched Egypt’s National Human Rights Strategy (NHRS), which has been widely criticized as a smokescreen for the coun…
Podcast
EgyptDemocracy and Governance
Islamism and Revolution across the Middle East
Oct 6, 2021
Yousef Munayyer speaks with Khalil al-Anani regarding his new book on Islamism and revolutions in the Middle East. Al-Anani is a Senior Fellow at Arab Center W…
Towards Inclusive and Democratic Governance in MENA: Challenges and Prospects
Mar 20, 2025 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM ET
Experts examine the challenges and prospects of inclusive governance and democratic transition in the Middle East.
Webinar
Palestine/IsraelUS Foreign Policy
Implications of Trump’s Ethnic Cleansing Plan for Gaza
Mar 6, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM ET
Experts discuss the implications of the White House's plan for Gaza and how it will affect the Middle East region.
Webinar
The Arab WorldRegional Relations and Geopolitics
China’s Growing Role in the Middle East: Regional Geopolitics and US Policy
Aug 10, 2023
Experts discuss China’s evolving foreign policy and its increased engagements in the MENA region, as well as their implications for regional geopolitics, the g…