Past Events

Featured Speakers
Palestine/IsraelUS Foreign Policy
Prospects for Palestinian Statehood: UN Resolution 2334 and John Kerry’s Speech
Jan 10, 2017
Arab Center Washington DC (ACW) held its first ambassadorial luncheon of 2017 on January 10 with Ambassador Maen Areikat, Chief Representative of the PLO Gener…
Featured Speakers
IraqUS Foreign Policy
The Battle for Mosul: Political Implications for the Next Administration
Nov 29, 2016
On November 29, 2016, Arab Center Washington DC (ACW) hosted a talk by Dr. Abdulwahab Al-Qassab on the political Implications of the battle for Mosul.
Panel Discussions
Public Opinion
U.S. Elections 2016: Arab Public Opinion Poll
Nov 1, 2016
Arab Center Washington DC (ACW) conducted a public opinion survey in the Arab world on October 18-28, 2016, asking 3,600 respondents about their views on the U…
Conferences
US Foreign Policy
Democracy in the Arab World: The Obama Legacy & Beyond (ACW’s First Annual Conference)
Oct 14, 2016
Arab Center Washington DC (ACW) hosted its first annual conference titled Democracy in the Arab World: The Obama Legacy and Beyond in partnership with the Cent…
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Palestine/IsraelJustice, Equality, and Human Rights
Legislative Developments Impacting Civil Liberties in Israel: A Roundtable Discussion with Dr. Basel Ghattas MK
Aug 25, 2016
On August 25 the Arab Center Washington DC (ACW) hosted a luncheon discussion with Dr. Basel Ghattas, Palestinian member of the Israeli Knesset, who provided a…
Keynote Conversations
Palestine/IsraelConflicts and Conflict Resolution
A Palestinian Perspective on International Peace Initiatives in Middle East: A Discussion with Ambassador Dr. Riyad H. Mansour
Aug 10, 2016
As part of its Quarterly Diplomatic Luncheon series, Arab Center Washington DC hosted on August 10th Ambassador Dr. Riyad H. Mansour, Ambassador and Permanent …
Panel Discussions
US Domestic Politics and Elections
The Impact of the Presidential Elections on US Middle East Policy
Jun 29, 2016
On June 29 the Arab Center Washington DC (ACW) hosted a panel discussion on the impact of the presidential elections on US policy in the Middle East.
Featured Speakers
Justice, Equality, and Human Rights
Fighting for Civil & Human Rights: An Artist’s Journey from the Middle East to the United States
Apr 28, 2016
On April 28, 2016, Arab Center Washington DC, in collaboration with CULTURUNNERS, hosted roundtable discussion titled "We the People: Fighting for Civil & Huma…
Featured Speakers
Palestine/IsraelDemocracy and Governance
Israel’s Legislative Campaign Against Democracy: A Discussion with Haneen Zoabi
Mar 1, 2016
On Tuesday March 1st, Arab Center Washington DC hosted a talk by Haneen Zoabi, Palestinian member of the Israeli Knesset since 2009 and the first woman elected…
Panel Discussions
SyriaConflicts and Conflict Resolution
Syria Peace Talks Resume in Geneva amid More Concerns & Uncertainties
Feb 29, 2016
On Monday February 29th, Arab Center Washington DC hosted a panel discussion on the Syrian peace talks titled “Syria Peace Talks Resume in Geneva amid More Con…
Keynote Conversations
SyriaMigrants, Refugees, and IDPs
Syrian Refugee Crisis and the Evolving US Policy
Dec 17, 2015
On Thursday December 17th, 2015, the Arab Center Washington DC (ACW) held a briefing with Ambassador Ryan C. Crocker on the Syrian refugee crisis and the evolv…
Panel Discussions
Palestine/IsraelUS Foreign Policy
Political Implications of Netanyahu’s Visit to the White House
Nov 10, 2015
On November 10, 2015, the Arab Center Washington DC (ACW) hosted a briefing for members of the Arab press to address the political implications of this trip.
Featured Speakers
SyriaRegional Relations and Geopolitics
Russian Intervention in Syria: Motives and Challenges
Oct 8, 2015
Arab Center Washington DC hosted a Luncheon for Dr. Abdulwahhab Al-Qassab; on 8 October 2015 titled “Russian Intervention in Syria: Motives and Challenges.”