Past Events - Arab Center Washington DC

Webinar
Palestine/IsraelInternational Law
Gaza and the Crime of Genocide: Legal and Political Dimensions of Accountability
Jan 18, 2024 10:00 AM - 11:30 am ET
Experts discuss the crime of genocide and Israel's war on Gaza and shed light on legal definitions and avenues for accountability, as well as the political pro…
Webinar
Palestine/IsraelProtests and Activism
Repression of Palestine Activism amid the War on Gaza
Dec 12, 2023 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM ET
Experts discuss recent trends in repressing Palestine activism, strategies for defending the rights of dissenters, and expected future measures to silence Pale…
Webinar
Palestine/IsraelUS Foreign Policy
Assessing America’s Response to the Gaza Crisis: The White House, Congress, and the American Public
Nov 30, 2023 10:00 AM - 11:30 am ET
Experts discuss America's response to the Gaza war and the consequences of the conflict for US foreign policy.
Keynote Conversations
Palestine/IsraelConflicts and Conflict Resolution
The War on Gaza: Politics, Ethics, and International Law
Nov 28, 2023 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM ET
Dr. Azmi Bishara discusses Israel's assault on Gaza and the political, ethical, and international implications of the war.
Webinar
Palestine/IsraelConflicts and Conflict Resolution
The War on Gaza and Palestinian Arab Citizens of Israel
Nov 16, 2023 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM ET
Experts discuss the implications of the Gaza war for Palestinian citizens of Israel.
Webinar
Palestine/IsraelConflicts and Conflict Resolution
War on Gaza: Causes and Implications, Seen and Unseen
Oct 31, 2023
Experts discuss the causes and implications of the Gaza war and examine the likelihood of a much larger regional war.
Keynote Conversations
Palestine/IsraelJustice, Equality, and Human Rights
International Law and War in Palestine/Israel
Oct 18, 2023
UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese discusses the international legal dimensions of the ongoing war in Palestine/Israel.
Conferences
Democracy and Governance
Democracy in Crisis: Geopolitical Shifts and US Challenges in MENA
Sep 26, 2023
This one-day conference explores the current state of democracy and democratic regression in the MENA region and focuses on the evolution of US policy toward t…
SudanConflicts and Conflict Resolution
Panel Discussion on the Crisis in Sudan
Sep 22, 2023
Join us for a panel discussion with Nisrin Elamin, University of Toronto; Samah Salman, US Educated Sudanese Association (USESA); and Niemat Ahmadi, Darfur Wom…
Webinar
JordanDemocracy and Governance
Assessing the Reform Process in Jordan: Political Dissatisfaction, Economic Challenges, and the Focus on Stability
Sep 7, 2023
Experts discuss the reform process in Jordan and its prospects for creating real change for the people of the Kingdom.
Webinar
Palestine/IsraelEducation and Development
Academic Freedom and Palestine: Threats and Trends
Aug 25, 2023
Experts explore the latest threats and trends in academic freedom and the escalation of efforts to repress Palestine activism and scholarship.
Webinar
The Arab WorldRegional Relations and Geopolitics
China’s Growing Role in the Middle East: Regional Geopolitics and US Policy
Aug 10, 2023
Experts discuss China’s evolving foreign policy and its increased engagements in the MENA region, as well as their implications for regional geopolitics, the g…
Webinar
Palestine/IsraelUS Foreign Policy
The US-Israel Visa Waiver Program Agreement: Assessing the Terms and Implications
Jul 27, 2023 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM ET
Experts discuss the Israel's impending entry into the US Visa Waiver program and the specific terms, timeline, and implications of the agreement.
Webinar
Palestine/IsraelConflicts and Conflict Resolution
The Israeli Attack on Jenin: Legal and Political Implications
Jul 13, 2023
Experts discuss the large-scale Israeli attack on the Jenin refugee camp and the implications for all parties involved.
Webinar
Energy and Economics
MENA Economies in Crisis: Global Shocks, Structural Challenges, and Prospects for Reform
Jul 6, 2023
Experts discuss the compounding and severe economic challenges facing the MENA region today, as well as opportunities for growth and economic progress.
Webinar
Palestine/IsraelMedia and Technology
Artificial Intelligence and Human Rights: The Case of Israeli Surveillance of Palestinians
Jun 15, 2023 10:00 am - 11:30 am ET
Experts discuss role of artificial intelligence in the Israeli occupation and its biometric surveillance of Palestinians, and explore the implications for huma…
Webinar
SudanConflicts and Conflict Resolution
The Conflict in Sudan: Will the Humanitarian Ceasefire Translate to a Political Resolution?
Jun 1, 2023
Experts discuss the conflict in Sudan and its humanitarian impact, the potential for the recent Saudi-US brokered ceasefire agreement to hold, and the prospect…
Conferences
The Arab WorldUS Foreign Policy
A US Pivot Away from the Middle East: Fact or Fiction?
May 18, 2023
Experts discuss the US pivot to Asia, it's rationale, military and economic dimensions, geopolitical implications, and effects on Middle East countries.
Conferences
Palestine/IsraelUS Foreign Policy
The “Abraham Accords”: Implications for Human Rights, a Just Peace, and US Policy
May 2, 2023
Experts discuss the implications of the Abraham Accords for human rights and democracy across the Middle East, as well as for US policies and priorities, regio…
Featured Speakers
SyriaRegional Relations and Geopolitics
Arab Normalization with the Assad Regime: Domestic and International Implications
Apr 25, 2023
Speaker Bio:Bader Jamous is the President of the Syrian Negotiation Commission. He defected from the Assad regime at the beginning of the Syrian Revolution and…

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