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  • 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 …

  • Webinar
    Palestine/IsraelUS Foreign Policy

    The Regional Escalation of the Gaza War and the US Response

    Feb 22, 2024 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM ET

    Experts discuss the regional dimensions of the Gaza war, possible escalation into a regionwide conflict, and US involvement.

  • Second Annual Palestine Forum

    Feb 10-12, 2024

    The Forum represents the world’s most prominent academic event dedicated to the Palestinian cause. The academic quality of papers presented and the diversity o…

  • Panel Discussions
    Palestine/IsraelPublic Opinion

    Arab Public Opinion of the Gaza War and US Policy

    Feb 8, 2024 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM* ET

    Experts discuss Arab public opinion of the Gaza war and perceptions of the US role and policies toward the war.

  • Webinar
    Palestine/IsraelInternational Law

    Gaza and the Crime of Genocide: Legal and Political Dimensions of Accountability

    Jan 18, 2024 10:00 AM - 11:30 am ET

    Experts discuss the crime of genocide and Israel's war on Gaza and shed light on legal definitions and avenues for accountability, as well as the political pro…

  • Webinar
    Palestine/IsraelProtests and Activism

    Repression of Palestine Activism amid the War on Gaza

    Dec 12, 2023 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM ET

    Experts discuss recent trends in repressing Palestine activism, strategies for defending the rights of dissenters, and expected future measures to silence Pale…

  • Webinar
    Palestine/IsraelUS Foreign Policy

    Assessing America’s Response to the Gaza Crisis: The White House, Congress, and the American Public

    Nov 30, 2023 10:00 AM - 11:30 am ET

    Experts discuss America's response to the Gaza war and the consequences of the conflict for US foreign policy.

  • Keynote Conversations
    Palestine/IsraelConflicts and Conflict Resolution

    The War on Gaza: Politics, Ethics, and International Law

    Nov 28, 2023 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM ET

    Dr. Azmi Bishara discusses Israel's assault on Gaza and the political, ethical, and international implications of the war. 

  • Webinar
    Palestine/IsraelConflicts and Conflict Resolution

    The War on Gaza and Palestinian Arab Citizens of Israel

    Nov 16, 2023 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM ET

    Experts discuss the implications of the Gaza war for Palestinian citizens of Israel.

  • Webinar
    Palestine/IsraelConflicts and Conflict Resolution

    War on Gaza: Causes and Implications, Seen and Unseen

    Oct 31, 2023

    Experts discuss the causes and implications of the Gaza war and examine the likelihood of a much larger regional war.

  • Keynote Conversations
    Palestine/IsraelJustice, Equality, and Human Rights

    International Law and War in Palestine/Israel

    Oct 18, 2023

    UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese discusses the international legal dimensions of the ongoing war in Palestine/Israel.

  • Conferences
    Democracy and Governance

    Democracy in Crisis: Geopolitical Shifts and US Challenges in MENA

    Sep 26, 2023

    This one-day conference explores the current state of democracy and democratic regression in the MENA region and focuses on the evolution of US policy toward t…

  • SudanConflicts and Conflict Resolution

    Panel Discussion on the Crisis in Sudan

    Sep 22, 2023

    Join us for a panel discussion with Nisrin Elamin, University of Toronto; Samah Salman, US Educated Sudanese Association (USESA); and Niemat Ahmadi, Darfur Wom…

  • Webinar
    JordanDemocracy and Governance

    Assessing the Reform Process in Jordan: Political Dissatisfaction, Economic Challenges, and the Focus on Stability

    Sep 7, 2023

    Experts discuss the reform process in Jordan and its prospects for creating real change for the people of the Kingdom.

  • Webinar
    Palestine/IsraelEducation and Development

    Academic Freedom and Palestine: Threats and Trends

    Aug 25, 2023

    Experts explore the latest threats and trends in academic freedom and the escalation of efforts to repress Palestine activism and scholarship.

  • 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…

  • Webinar
    Palestine/IsraelUS Foreign Policy

    The US-Israel Visa Waiver Program Agreement: Assessing the Terms and Implications

    Jul 27, 2023 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM ET

    Experts discuss the Israel's impending entry into the US Visa Waiver program and the specific terms, timeline, and implications of the agreement.

  • Webinar
    Palestine/IsraelConflicts and Conflict Resolution

    The Israeli Attack on Jenin: Legal and Political Implications

    Jul 13, 2023

    Experts discuss the large-scale Israeli attack on the Jenin refugee camp and the implications for all parties involved.

  • 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.

  • Webinar
    Palestine/IsraelMedia and Technology

    Artificial Intelligence and Human Rights: The Case of Israeli Surveillance of Palestinians

    Jun 15, 2023 10:00 am - 11:30 am ET

    Experts discuss role of artificial intelligence in the Israeli occupation and its biometric surveillance of Palestinians, and explore the implications for huma…