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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…
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.
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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.
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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.
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.
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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…
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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.
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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.
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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.
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.
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.
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SudanConflicts and Conflict Resolution
Sudan’s Power Struggle: Humanitarian Catastrophe, External Influences, and Ways Forward
Jul 31, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM ET
Experts analyze the humanitarian crisis in Sudan and the ongoing civil war between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces.
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SyriaUS Foreign Policy
The Future of US-Syria Relations and the Implications of Lifting the Sanctions
Jul 15, 2025 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM ET
Experts examine the lifting of US sanctions on Syria and the diplomatic rapprochement between Washington and Damascus.
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IranUS Foreign Policy
The US Role in Israel’s War on Iran: Regional and Global Implications
Jun 26, 2025 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM ET
Experts discuss the role of the United States in Israel's war on Iran, the scope of its involvement, and the strategic goals it is hoping to achieve.
Webinar
LevantMedia and Technology
AI-Assisted Atrocities in Palestine: Censorship, Surveillance, and Tech Complicity
May 29, 2025 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM ET
Experts discuss the role of technology and big tech companies in the occupation of Palestine, enabling digital repression and censorship of pro-Palestine conte…
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SyriaDemocracy and Governance
Syria’s Transitional Government: Challenges, Policies, and Prospects
May 22, 2025
Syrian Transitional Government ministers discuss the makeup and duties of the new government and the challenges of rebuilding Syria.
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Energy and Economics
The Trump Tariffs and MENA Economies: Implications of the Global Trade War
May 8, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM ET
Experts discuss the implications of Trump's tariffs for Middle East economies.