Past 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.
Webinar
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…
Conferences
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…
Webinar
IranUS Foreign Policy
Unpacking the War on Iran: Political Implications and Global Repercussions
Mar 19, 2026 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM ET
Experts discuss the US-Israel war on Iran, the Trump administration's strategy, and the Israeli end goals.
Webinar
SomaliaUS Foreign Policy
US Policy toward Somalia: Regional Geopolitics and Somali Americans
Mar 10, 2026 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM ET
Experts discuss the Trump administration's policy toward Somalia and its regional and domestic implications.
Webinar
IranUS Foreign Policy
The Future of US-Iran Engagement: Domestic Unrest, Regional Tensions, and Prospects for Diplomacy
Feb 26, 2026
Experts assess the impact of domestic developments in Iran, the role of regional geopolitics, and the Trump administration’s approach toward Tehran.
Panel Discussions
Public Opinion
Arab Public Opinion and Implications for Trump’s Policies in the Region
Feb 10, 2026 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM ET
Experts present the findings of the 2025 Arab Opinion Index survey and discuss their implications for the US policy in the region.
Webinar
Palestine/IsraelIsraeli War Tactics and Genocide
West Bank in the Crosshairs: Updates on Israel’s Increasing Violence
Jan 29, 2026 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM ET
Experts discuss the intensifying Israeli violence in the West Bank and the systematic efforts to displace Palestinian communities.
Panel Discussions
Palestine/IsraelUS Foreign Policy
US Policy toward Palestine: Domestic and International Implications
Jan 24, 2026
Experts discuss US policy toward Palestine under the Trump and Biden administration at the Fourth Annual Palestine Forum in Doha.
Webinar
US Foreign Policy
US Raid in Venezuela: Implications for the Middle East and US Foreign Policy
Jan 15, 2026 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM ET
Experts examine the implications of the US raid in Venezuela for the Middle East and American foreign policy.
Webinar
SyriaDemocracy and Governance
Syria after Assad: A One Year Assessment
Dec 18, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM ET
Experts analyze Syria’s trajectory one year after the Assad regime’s collapse, evaluating the transitional government’s performance and exploring prospects for…
Webinar
SudanProtests and Activism
Sudan’s Pro-Democracy Movement: The Role of Civil Society and Prospects for Democratic Transition
Dec 9, 2025
Experts discuss the role of Sudan's civilian-led grassroots pro-democracy movement and the prospects for democratic transition.
Webinar
MoroccoProtests and Activism
Morocco at a Crossroads: Youth Mobilization, Political Reform, and Regional Geopolitics
Nov 20, 2025 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM ET
Experts discuss Morocco’s recent youth-led mobilizations, their implications for democratic governance, and the prospects for socio-economic equality and polit…
Webinar
Palestine/IsraelThe War on Gaza
Assessing the Gaza Agreement: Implementation and Implications
Nov 13, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM ET
Experts assess the Gaza ceasefire agreement, its implementation one month in, and the outlook for the near future.
Webinar
Climate and Environment
Energy Transitions in MENA: Unlocking the Region’s Clean Energy Potential
Oct 30, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM ET
Experts explore the Middle East's transition from heavy dependence on hydrocarbons to a growing commitment to renewable energy.
Conferences
US Foreign Policy
Trump and the Middle East: A Second Term Review
Oct 16, 2025 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM ET
Experts examines the policies of the second Trump administration toward the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) and their implications for democracy, human rig…
Webinar
SyriaPublic Opinion
What Syrians Want: Prospects for Democracy and Economic Development
Sep 18, 2025 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM ET
Experts discuss the findings of the latest Syrian public opinion poll surveying more than 3500 Syrians in July-August 2025.
Book Talks
EgyptDemocracy and Governance
Egypt’s New Authoritarian Republic
Sep 10, 2025 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM ET
Experts explore the rise and consolidation of authoritarianism in Egypt under President Sisi and assess their internal and external implications.
Webinar
Palestine/IsraelThe War on Gaza
What Comes Next in Gaza?
Aug 26, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM ET
Experts discuss the current situation in Gaza and the Israeli plan to occupy Gaza City and displace over a million civilians.
Book Talks
Palestine/IsraelConflicts and Conflict Resolution
Understanding Palestine and Israel
Aug 14, 2025 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM ET
A conversation with Phyllis Bennis about her new book on Israel and Palestine, which delves into the historical roots of the conflict and examines the current …