Past Events - Arab Center Washington DC

Panel Discussions
Saudi ArabiaJustice, Equality, and Human Rights
The Khashoggi Affair and Its Political Implications
Oct 23, 2018
On October 23, 2018, Arab Center Washington DC held a discussion of the local, regional, and international implications of the murder of Saudi journalist and W…
Panel Discussions
Public Opinion
The Gap between Public Opinion and Official Policy in the Arab World
Jul 10, 2018
On July 10, 2018, Arab Center Washington DC (ACW) released the results of the 2017-2018 Arab Opinion Index conducted by the Arab Center for Research and Policy…
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JordanProtests and Activism
The Crisis in Jordan: Political and Economic Implications
Jun 14, 2018
On June 14, 2018 Arab Center Washington DC (ACW) held an in-house briefing on the wide-spread protests in Jordan to assess their political and economic implica…
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EgyptDemocracy and Governance
Arab Elections and Democracy: Between Authoritarianism, Conflict, and Sectarianism
May 30, 2018
Arab Center Washington DC (ACW) convened a panel to discuss elections in the Arab world focusing on Egypt, Iraq, Lebanon, and Tunisia
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Palestine/IsraelConflicts and Conflict Resolution
Nakba at 70: Palestinian Rights, Refugees, and the Prospects for Just Peace
May 8, 2018
Arab Center Washington DC (ACW) hosted a panel discussion on May 8, 2018 entitled “Nakba at 70: Palestinian Rights, Refugees, and Prospects for Just Peace” ahe…
Panel Discussions
SyriaMigrants, Refugees, and IDPs
Syrian Refugees: Caught Between Stale Policies and State Interests
Apr 17, 2018
On April 17, 2018, Arab Center Washington DC (ACW) hosted a panel in partnership with the Boston Consortium for Arab Region Studies (BCARS) titled “Syrian Refu…
Panel Discussions
Palestine/IsraelUS Foreign Policy
Trump’s Policy Reversals on Palestine: Political and Legal Ramifications
Mar 27, 2018
Arab Center Washington DC (ACW) hosted a panel on March 27, 2018 at the National Press Club titled “Trump’s Policy Reversals on Palestine: Political and Legal …
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YemenJustice, Equality, and Human Rights
Ending the Humanitarian Crisis in Yemen
Mar 20, 2018
Arab Center Washington DC hosted a panel on March 20, 2018 at the National Press Club titled “Ending the Humanitarian Crisis in Yemen.”
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QatarUS Foreign Policy
US-Qatar Relations: Uncertainty or Strategic Partnership?
Feb 1, 2018
On February 1, 2018 Arab Center Washington DC hosted a panel discussion on US-Qatar relations in the wake of the strategic dialogue between the two nations on …
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SyriaConflicts and Conflict Resolution
Updates from Syrian Opposition Figures
Jan 17, 2018
On January 17, 2018, Arab Center Washington DC (ACW) hosted an event titled “Updates from Syrian Opposition Figures.” Five leaders from the Syrian opposition t…
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IranProtests and Activism
Beyond Iran’s Protests: Domestic, Regional, and International Implications
Jan 11, 2018
On January 11, 2018, Arab Center Washington DC hosted a panel titled “Beyond Iran’s Protests: Domestic, Regional, and International Implications.”
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Palestine/IsraelUS Foreign Policy
Jerusalem: The Fatal Blow to Trump’s “Ultimate Deal”?
Dec 12, 2017
On December 12, 2017, Arab Center Washington DC (ACW) convened a panel of speakers to discuss President Donald Trump’s December 6 declaration recognizing Jerus…
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LebanonDemocracy and Governance
What’s Next for Lebanon?
Nov 29, 2017
Arab Center Washington DC (ACW) held a panel discussion at the National Press Club on November 29, 2017 titled “What’s Next for Lebanon?”
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Saudi ArabiaDemocracy and Governance
Shake-up in Riyadh: Regional and International Implications
Nov 17, 2017
On November 17, 2017, Arab Center Washington DC (ACW) held a panel discussion to explore the regional and international implications of recent developments in …
Panel Discussions
QatarThe GCC
The GCC Crisis in Context
Sep 26, 2017
On September 26, 2017, Arab Center Washington DC (ACW) hosted a panel of experts to discuss some of the salient issues in the current Gulf crisis.
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Palestine/IsraelRegional Relations and Geopolitics
The Future of Gaza: Between Domestic and Regional Politics
Sep 14, 2017
On September 14, 2017, Arab Center Washington DC (ACW) presented a panel, “The Future of Gaza: Between Domestic and Regional Politics.”
Panel Discussions
QatarThe GCC
The Future of the GCC: Regional and International Implications
Aug 30, 2017
Arab Center Washington DC (ACW) hosted on August 30, 2017 a panel discussion on the future of the GCC and the implications of the rift for the region and the w…
Panel Discussions
QatarMedia and Technology
The Role of Media in the GCC Crisis: Hacking, Free Press, and their Implications
Jul 19, 2017
On July 19, 2017, Arab Center Washington DC (ACW) convened a panel to discuss the role of media in the crisis, the implications of revelations of hacking, and …
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Palestine/IsraelConflicts and Conflict Resolution
What Next for Palestine and the Palestinians?
Jun 6, 2017
On June 6, 2017, the Arab Center Washington (ACW) hosted a panel of experts to discuss the current situation and the future of Palestine and the Palestinians.
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Democracy and Governance
Arab Constitutions in the 21st Century
May 23, 2017
On May 23, 2017, the Arab Center Washington (ACW) held an event titled “Arab Constitutions in the 21st Century.”