Energy and Economics

Publications

Policy Analysis
The Horn of AfricaEnergy and Economics
Bitcoin Mining on the Nile? Implications of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam for Egypt and Sudan
Nov 12, 2025Lama Elhatow
Ethiopia’s highly contested and controversial Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) was officially inaugurated on September 9, 2025, marking the completion of…
Policy Analysis
LebanonEnergy and Economics
Can Lebanon Be a Hub for Syria’s Reconstruction?
Sep 24, 2025Patricia Karam
Nearly a year after the end of Syria’s civil war and the fall of the Assad dictatorship, the country has embarked on a long and complex reconstruction process.…

Expert Interview
Conflicts and Conflict Resolution
Implications of the War in Ukraine For the Middle East
Feb 28, 2022
Daniel Brumberg and Khalil E. Jahshan discuss the implications of the War in Ukraine for the Middle East. Brumberg is a Non-resident Senior Fellow at Arab Cent…
Event Video
LebanonEnergy and Economics
Will Miqati’s New Government Be Able to Deliver for Lebanon?
Sep 29, 2021
On September 28, 2021, Arab Center Washington DC (ACW) presented a webinar titled “Will Miqati’s Government Be Able to Deliver for Lebanon?” Speakers were Patr…

Webinar
IranUS Foreign Policy
The US Role in Israel’s War on Iran: Regional and Global Implications
Jun 26, 2025 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM ET
Experts discuss the role of the United States in Israel's war on Iran, the scope of its involvement, and the strategic goals it is hoping to achieve.
Webinar
Energy and Economics
The Trump Tariffs and MENA Economies: Implications of the Global Trade War
May 8, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM ET
Experts discuss the implications of Trump's tariffs for Middle East economies.
Webinar
Energy and Economics
MENA Economies in Crisis: Global Shocks, Structural Challenges, and Prospects for Reform
Jul 6, 2023
Experts discuss the compounding and severe economic challenges facing the MENA region today, as well as opportunities for growth and economic progress.