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  • Conferences
    Palestine/IsraelThe War on Gaza

    The Digital Side of MENA Conflicts: The Role of Disinformation and Cyber Warfare in Gaza and Beyond

    Nov 26, 2024 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM CEST default

    This conference on the Mediterranean, promoted by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation and ISPI (Italian Institute for Interna…

  • Webinar
    Palestine/IsraelProtests and Activism

    Palestine Activism on US College Campuses: Dissent, Repressive Policies, and Implications

    Nov 21, 2024 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM ET

    Experts discuss how the incoming Trump administration will respond to Palestine activism on college campuses.

  • Webinar
    Palestine/IsraelUS Domestic Politics and Elections

    Post-Election Assessment: US Election Results and the Future of US Foreign Policy and the Gaza War

    Nov 13, 2024 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM ET

    Experts discuss the results of the US presidential elections and their implications for US foreign policy and the wars on Gaza and Lebanon.

  • Webinar
    Palestine/IsraelUS Foreign Policy

    One Year after October 7: How have US and EU Foreign Policies Evolved?

    Oct 10, 2024

    Panelists explore how US and EU policies have adapted or remained consistent in response to the unfolding humanitarian, political, and military developments in…

  • Conferences
    Palestine/IsraelUS Domestic Politics and Elections

    The 2024 Elections amid the Gaza War: The Future of US Democracy, Foreign Policy, and Global Standing

    Sep 26, 2024

    The 9th Annual Conference is dedicated to discussing the 2024 US presidential elections and the impact of the results on US foreign policy in MENA and US globa…

  • Webinar
    Security and Defense

    Military Expenditure in MENA: Implications for Human Rights, Governance, and Socio-Economic Development

    Aug 28, 2024 10:00 AM - 11:30 am ET

    Experts discuss drivers of military spending and its implications for transparency, socio-economic development, political power of the military, and the right …

  • Webinar
    SudanConflicts and Conflict Resolution

    Sudan’s Humanitarian Crisis and the War of Military Elites: Prospects for a Resolution

    Aug 15, 2024

    Experts discuss the war in Sudan and and the catastrophic humanitarian crisis the country is facing.

  • Webinar
    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.

  • Webinar
    Regional Implications and Geopolitics

    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.

  • Webinar
    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.

  • Webinar
    Palestine/IsraelUS Foreign Policy

    Biden’s Latest Peace Plan for Gaza: Impediments and Prospects

    Jun 13, 2024 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM ET

    Experts discuss President Biden's recent proposal for a ceasefire and an end to the war on Gaza.

  • Webinar
    Media and Technology

    The Threats of AI and Disinformation in Times of Global Crises

    May 29, 2024 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM ET

    Experts discuss the roles and threats of emerging technologies during major global crises.

  • Conferences
    Palestine/IsraelMedia and Technology

    Covering Palestine: A Shireen Abu Akleh Memorial Symposium

    May 9, 2024

    Experts focus on the challenges of covering Palestine. The panels in this conference will focus on both the journalists at risk on the ground as well as an ass…

  • Webinar
    LibyaConflicts and Conflict Resolution

    Libya’s Frozen Conflict and Potential Ways Forward

    Apr 25, 2024 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM ET

    Experts discuss Libya’s current conflict dynamics and potential pathways for peace and justice. 

  • Featured Speakers
    Climate and Environment

    Navigating Climate Change in the MENA Region

    Apr 23, 2024 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM default

    Climate expert explores the unique challenges and opportunities faced by countries in the Middle East and North Africa as they address the pressing issue of cl…

  • Keynote Conversations
    Palestine/IsraelConflicts and Conflict Resolution

    Where Does the Palestinian National Movement Go from Here?

    Apr 18, 2024 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM ET

    Experts discuss the future of the Palestinian national movement amid the Gaza war and the legitimacy crisis of the Palestinian Authority.

  • Book Talks
    Climate and Environment

    Dismantling Green Colonialism

    Apr 17, 2024 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM ET

    Join us to learn about how colonialism has contributed to the deterioration of natural resources in North Africa and the Middle East.

  • Webinar
    LevantUS Domestic Politics and Elections

    The Impact of the Gaza War on US Presidential Election

    Mar 26, 2024 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM ET

    Experts discuss the impact of the Gaza war on the outcome of the 2024 US presidential election.

  • Webinar
    Climate and Environment

    Climate Change and Environmental Injustice in MENA: Challenges and Pathways Forward

    Mar 6, 2024 9:30 AM - 11:00 ET

    Experts discuss the regional impacts of climate change in the Middle East, the compounding challenges of ongoing conflict, humanitarian needs, environmental in…

  • 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 …