Publications

  • Policy Analysis
    IraqEnergy and Economics

    Geopolitical Dynamics Surrounding Iraq’s Ambitious Development Road Project

    Mar 5, 2025Giorgio Cafiero

    Leveraging its geography and resources to serve as an economic bridge between Asia and Europe is not a new concept for Iraq. In the 1980s, the country promoted…

  • Policy Analysis

    The Islamic State Is Trying to Rebound

    Aug 29, 2024

    Taking advantage of the world’s attention to the Israel-Hamas and Israel-Hezbollah conflicts, the so-called Islamic State (IS) is trying to reconstitute itself…

  • Policy Analysis

    Iraq’s Sudani Runs the Risks of Sustained Relations with the United States

    May 7, 2024

    On his recent visit to the United States, Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia` al-Sudani proposed a bold new relationship with America, basing it on the joint S…

  • Policy Analysis
    LevantUS Foreign Policy

    US Troops to Stay in Syria and Iraq but Perhaps Not for Long

    In recent weeks, there have been meetings in Washington and in Baghdad about the presence in Iraq and Syria of US troops, whose official mandate is to aid loca…

Multimedia

  • Podcast
    Palestine/IsraelUS Foreign Policy

    Trump and Netanyahu Talk Gaza and Iran

    Apr 11, 2025

    Experts discuss the deteriorating situation in Gaza as well as Netanyahu's recent meeting with Trump and its implications for the Middle East.

  • Expert Interview
    IraqIdentity Politics and Sectarianization

    Iraq’s Political Stalemate Leads to Bloodshed

    Aug 31, 2022

    In the last few weeks, Iraq has witnessed significant and dangerous developments that are likely to impact the country's future political and economic progress…

  • Video

    Unpacking Iraq’s Parliamentary Elections: Significance, Outcomes, and Implications

    Oct 13, 2021

    On October 13, Arab Center Washington DC (ACW) hosted a virtual panel titled “Unpacking Iraq’s Parliamentary Elections: Significance, Outcomes, and Implication…

Webinars & Events

  • Webinar
    The Arab WorldDemocracy and Governance

    Towards Inclusive and Democratic Governance in MENA: Challenges and Prospects

    Mar 20, 2025 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM ET

    Experts examine the challenges and prospects of inclusive governance and democratic transition in the Middle East.

  • Webinar

    The Regional Escalation of the Gaza War and the US Response

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    Experts discuss the regional dimensions of the Gaza war, possible escalation into a regionwide conflict, and US involvement.

  • Webinar

    Iraq at a Crossroads: Challenges and Prospects Facing the New Government

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    Experts discuss the future of the new Iraqi government, challenges facing the country, and the impact of Prime Minister al-Sudani's government on regional and …

Experts

Charles W. Dunne
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Charles W. Dunne

Non-resident Senior Fellow
Dina Khoury
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Dina Khoury

Professor of History
Mustafa Gurbuz
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Mustafa Gurbuz

Non-resident Fellow
Patricia Karam
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Patricia Karam

Non-resident Fellow