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  • Featured Speakers
    Saudi ArabiaUS Foreign Policy

    The Future of US-Saudi Relations: A Diplomatic Perspective

    Feb 21, 2019

    On February 21, 2019, Arab Center Washington DC Executive Director Khalil E. Jahshan moderated a wide-ranging conversation with Robert W. Jordan, former US Amb…

  • Panel Discussions
    Palestine/IsraelJustice, Equality, and Human Rights

    Israeli Elections 2019: Domestic, Regional, and International Implications

    Feb 6, 2019

    Arab Center Washington DC (ACW) hosted a panel discussion on February 6, 2019 at the National Press Club titled “Israeli Elections 2019: Domestic, Regional, an…

  • Book Talks
    Democracy and Governance

    Inside the Arab State: A Conversation with Mehran Kamrava

    Dec 6, 2018

    Arab Center Washington DC hosted Dr. Mehran Kamrava, Professor and Director of the Center for International and Regional Studies at Georgetown University–Qatar…

  • Panel Discussions
    LibyaDemocracy and Governance

    Seven Years after Qadhafi’s Death: Is Libya Any Closer to Democratic Transition?

    Nov 1, 2018

    Arab Center Washington DC (ACW) hosted a panel discussion on November 1, 2018 titled “Seven Years After Qadhafi’s Death: Is Libya Any Closer to Democratic Tran…

  • 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…

  • Conferences
    Conflicts and Conflict Resolution

    The Arab World Beyond Conflict (ACW’s Third Annual Conference)

    Sep 20, 2018

    Arab Center Washington DC held its Third Annual Conference on September 20, 2018, focusing on "The Arab World Beyond Conflict."

  • Featured Speakers
    Palestine/IsraelJustice, Equality, and Human Rights

    Spotlight on Gaza: Humanitarian and Political Update

    Aug 23, 2018

    Arab Center Washington DC (ACW) hosted a discussion on August 23, 2018 titled “Spotlight on Gaza: Humanitarian and Political Update.”

  • 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…

  • Panel Discussions
    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…

  • Panel Discussions
    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

  • Panel Discussions
    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 …

  • Panel Discussions
    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.”

  • Panel Discussions
    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 …

  • Panel Discussions
    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…

  • Panel Discussions
    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.”

  • Panel Discussions
    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…

  • Panel Discussions
    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?”

  • Panel Discussions
    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 …