Past Events

Panel Discussions
LebanonDemocracy and Governance
The Bitter Harvest of Lebanon’s Sectarian Politics
Feb 2, 2021
On February 2, 2021, Arab Center Washington DC (ACW) held a webinar titled “The Bitter Harvest of Lebanon’s Sectarian Politics.”
Book Talks
US Foreign Policy
Biden and the Middle East: A Challenging Road Ahead
Jan 19, 2021
Arab Center Washington DC (ACW) is pleased to announce the publication of Biden and the Middle East: A Challenging Road Ahead.
Webinar
MoroccoConflicts and Conflict Resolution
Morocco-Israel Normalization: Implications for International Law, Regional Peace, and US Policy
Dec 17, 2020
On December 17, 2020, Arab Center Washington DC (ACW) hosted a webinar titled “Morocco-Israel Normalization: Implications for International Law, Regional Peace…
Featured Speakers
QatarThe GCC
Seeking an End to the GCC Crisis: Is a Solution Imminent?
Dec 10, 2020
On December 10, 2020, Arab Center Washington DC Executive Director Khalil E. Jahshan hosted Dr. Majed Al-Ansari in a virtual briefing titled “Seeking an End to…
Webinar
IranUS Foreign Policy
US Policy toward Iran: Escalation vs. Diplomacy
Dec 2, 2020
On December 2, 2020, Arab Center Washington DC (ACW) held a webinar titled “US Policy toward Iran: Escalation vs. Diplomacy.”
Webinar
Public Opinion
Does Arab Public Opinion Matter in 2020?
Nov 18, 2020
On November 18, 2020, Arab Center Washington DC announced the release of the Arab Opinion Index (2019-2020), the largest public opinion survey conducted in the…
Webinar
Conflicts and Conflict Resolution
The Impact of the 2020 US Election Results on Middle East Policy: A Post-election Assessment
Nov 12, 2020
On November 12, 2020, Arab Center Washington DC (ACW) hosted a webinar titled “The Impact of the 2020 US Election Results on Middle East Policy: A Post-electio…
Panel Discussions
Palestine/IsraelConflicts and Conflict Resolution
UAE-Bahrain Normalization with Israel: Regional Implications and Gulf Reactions
Oct 21, 2020
On October 21, 2020, Arab Center Washington DC (ACW) hosted a webinar titled “UAE-Bahrain Normalization with Israel: Regional Implications and Gulf Reactions.”
Featured Speakers
Palestine/IsraelPublic Opinion
Palestinian Public Opinion on Arab Alliances with Israel
Oct 7, 2020
On October 7, 2020, Arab Center Washington DC (ACW) invited Dr. Khalil Shikaki to address the topic of “Palestinian Public Opinion on Arab Alliances with Israe…
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 …