Identity Politics and Sectarianization - Arab Center Washington DC

Publications

Policy Analysis
IraqIdentity Politics and Sectarianization
Sadr, the Militias, and Iraq’s Struggle for Sovereignty
Jun 17, 2026Giorgio Cafiero
Iraq could be at a turning point following Shia cleric Muqtada al-Sadr’s May 27, 2026, decision to place his armed faction, Saraya al-Salam (the Peace Brigades…
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LebanonIdentity Politics and Sectarianization
Lessons from Lebanon’s Frustration: From the Christians Yesterday to the Shia Today
Mar 30, 2026Mark Daou
After the civil war ended in 1990, Lebanon entered a new phase of rebuilding state institutions and ending internal conflict. However, that phase was not equit…

Policy Analysis
Crisis and Solidarity in Lebanon
Mar 12, 2026Patricia Karam
Policy Analysis
From Sectarianism to Tribalism: Rebuilding Syria’s Power Structures
Aug 6, 2025
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The Clashes in al-Suwayda: New Possibilities and Old Ghosts in Syria
Jul 31, 2025

Multimedia

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The War on Gaza and Palestinian Arab Citizens of Israel
Nov 16, 2023
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Israel’s Judicial Overhaul: Domestic and International Implications
Mar 23, 2023
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Iraq’s Political Stalemate Leads to Bloodshed
Aug 31, 2022

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Governance and Territorial Fragmentation in Syria: Assessing the Humanitarian and Political Challenges
Aug 2, 2022
On August 2, Arab Center Washington DC (ACW) hosted a webinar titled “Governance and Territorial Fragmentation in Syria: Assessing the Humanitarian and Politic…
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The Practical Dimension of The Struggle for Equality by Palestinian Citizens in Israel
Mar 23, 2022
Arab Center Washington DC hosted Sami Abu Shahadeh, Palestinian Knesset Member (BALAD/Joint List), for a luncheon during his visit to the Washington DC in Marc…
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The Deteriorating Humanitarian Crisis in Syria: Is There an End in Sight?
Feb 24, 2022
This webinar examines the deteriorating humanitarian situation in Syria and the urgent need for political attention to the conflict there. Speakers discuss the…
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Will Miqati’s New Government Be Able to Deliver for Lebanon?
Sep 29, 2021
On September 28, 2021, Arab Center Washington DC (ACW) presented a webinar titled “Will Miqati’s Government Be Able to Deliver for Lebanon?” Speakers were Patr…

Webinars & Events

Webinar
Governance and Territorial Fragmentation in Syria: Assessing the Humanitarian and Political Challenges
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The webinar features Abdurrahman Mustafa, Prime Minister of the Syrian Interim Government, discussing his government’s achievements and challenges. Other panel…
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Unpacking Iraq’s Parliamentary Elections: Significance, Outcomes, and Implications
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Arab Center Washington DC organized a webinar to discuss the results of the Iraqi parliamentary elections of 2021 and their local, regional, and international …
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From Neighbors to Foreigners: Iranians in Bahrain in the Early 20th Century
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On 15 July 2021, the Iranian Studies Unit (ISU) of the Arab Center for Research and Policy Studies, in partnership with the Arab Center Washington DC (ACW), ho…

Experts

Assal Rad — View Profile

Assal Rad

Non-Resident Fellow

Daniel Brumberg — View Profile

Daniel Brumberg

Non-resident Senior Fellow

Mona Harb — View Profile

Mona Harb

Non-resident Fellow

Mustafa Gurbuz — View Profile

Mustafa Gurbuz

Non-resident Fellow

Nadim Rouhana — View Profile

Nadim Rouhana

Professor and Director, International Negotiation and Conflict Studies

Tamara Kharroub — View Profile

Tamara Kharroub

Deputy Executive Director & Senior Fellow