Past Events

Conferences
US Domestic Politics and Elections
Fifth Annual Conference – The 2020 US Election: Domestic and Global Implications
Sep 21-30, 2020
Arab Center Washington DC dedicated its fifth annual conference to analysis of the November 3rd US elections, particularly the presidential component. Conferen…
Featured Speakers
Protests and Activism
Is This the End of Hope in the Middle East?
Sep 17, 2020
On September 17, Arab Center Washington DC Executive Director Khalil E. Jahshan hosted Steven Cook in a webinar to discuss the latter’s recent article, “The En…
Webinar
LebanonDemocracy and Governance
Lebanon after the Beirut Explosion: Overcoming Multiple Crises
Aug 19, 2020
On August 19, 2020, Arab Center Washington DC (ACW) held a webinar on the theme, “Lebanon after the Beirut Explosion: Overcoming Multiple Crises.”
Webinar
TunisiaDemocracy and Governance
Political Wrangling in Tunisia: The Democratization Process a Decade after the Arab Spring
Aug 13, 2020
On August 13, 2020, Arab Center Washington DC (ACW) hosted a webinar titled “Political Wrangling in Tunisia: The Democratization Process a Decade after the Ara…
Featured Speakers
Palestine/IsraelDemocracy and Governance
Annexation Update: Internal Israeli Dynamics
Jul 29, 2020
On July 29, 2020, Arab Center Washington DC’s Executive Director Khalil E. Jahshan hosted a virtual briefing with Dr. Honaida Ghanim, General Director of the P…
Webinar
SyriaUS Foreign Policy
US Policy toward Syria after the Caesar Act
Jul 22, 2020
On July 22, 2020, Arab Center Washington DC (ACW) hosted Joel D. Rayburn, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Levant Affairs and Special Envoy for Syria at the US D…
Keynote Conversations
Palestine/IsraelJustice, Equality, and Human Rights
Israeli Annexation and Beyond: Assessing Palestinian Options
Jul 15, 2020
On July 15, 2020, Arab Center Washington DC’s Executive Director Khalil E. Jahshan held a virtual one-on-one discussion with Saeb Erekat, Secretary General of …
Webinar
LevantClimate and Environment
Climate Change, Conflict, and Water Politics in the Arab World
Jul 8, 2020
On July 8, Arab Center Washington DC (ACW) hosted a webinar titled “Climate Change, Conflict, and Water Politics in the Arab World.”
Keynote Conversations
North AfricaConflicts and Conflict Resolution
The Way Forward in Libya: Assessing Regional and International Initiatives
Jun 25, 2020
On June 25, 2020, Arab Center Washington DC (ACW) hosted a virtual briefing titled “The Way Forward in Libya: Assessing Regional and International Initiatives.…
Featured Speakers
LevantEnergy and Economics
Political and Economic Competition in the Eastern Mediterranean
Jun 19, 2020
On June 19, 2020, Arab Center Washington DC (ACW) hosted James M. Dorsey for a virtual discussion titled “Political and Economic Competition in the Eastern Med…
Panel Discussions
Palestine/IsraelJustice, Equality, and Human Rights
The Threat of Israeli Annexation: Regional and International Implications
Jun 3, 2020
On June 3, 2020, Arab Center Washington DC (ACW) held a virtual event in cooperation with the Institute for Palestine Studies (IPS) titled “The Threat of Israe…
Featured Speakers
Global Health and Health Policy
The Prospects for Developing an Effective Vaccine for COVID-19: When and How?
May 21, 2020
On May 21, 2020, Arab Center Washington DC (ACW) held a virtual discussion with Ali I. Fattom to explore the prospects of developing a coronavirus vaccine and …
Panel Discussions
International Law
International Law, WHO, and COVID-19: The Politics of Global Pandemic Response
May 13, 2020
On May 13, Arab Center Washington DC (ACW) hosted a virtual briefing titled “International Law, WHO, and COVID-19: The Politics of Global Pandemic Response.”
Keynote Conversations
LevantEnergy and Economics
Arab Economies Post COVID-19: Prospects, Recovery Efforts, and Recommended Measures
May 6, 2020
On May 6, 2020, Arab Center Washington DC Executive Director Khalil E. Jahshan conducted an interview with Dr. Jihad Azour, Director of the International Monet…
Webinar
Palestine/IsraelJustice, Equality, and Human Rights
COVID-19 under Apartheid
Apr 30, 2020
On April 30, 2020, Arab Center Washington DC (ACW) hosted a webinar on “COVID-19 under Apartheid.”
Webinar
The Arabian Peninsula and The GulfEnergy and Economics
The Oil Market and the Economic Impact of COVID-19 in the Arab World
Apr 22, 2020
On April 22, 2020, Arab Center Washington DC (ACW) held a webinar titled “The Oil Market and the Economic Impact of COVID-19 in the Arab World."
Panel Discussions
SyriaConflicts and Conflict Resolution
COVID-19 and Conflicts in the Arab World: A Closer Look at Libya, Syria, and Yemen during the Coronavirus Pandemic
Apr 16, 2020
On April 16, 2020, Arab Center Washington DC (ACW) sponsored an expert panel to discuss the topic, “COVID-19 and Conflicts in the Arab World: A Closer Look at …
Conferences
SyriaDemocracy and Governance
The Way Forward in Syria: Idlib, US Policy, and the Constitutional Process
Mar 11, 2020
In light of the recent developments and public health concerns related to the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), the Harmoon Center for Contemporary…
Featured Speakers
Palestine/IsraelConflicts and Conflict Resolution
Israel’s Parliamentary Elections: Domestic and Regional Implications
Mar 5, 2020
On March 5, 2020, Arab Center Washington DC (ACW) held an event titled “Israel’s Parliamentary Elections: Domestic and Regional Implications.”
Book Talks
SyriaInternational Law
Accountability in Syria: Achieving Transitional Justice in a Postconflict Society
Feb 5, 2020
On February, 5 2020, Arab Center Washington DC held a book talk to discuss the challenges of achieving transitional justice in Syria.Panelists included Mai El-…