Levant

The Levant, part of the Fertile Crescent region and located in the eastern Mediterranean, encompasses the countries of Jordan, Lebanon, Palestine/Israel, Syria, and Turkey. This page features an archive of publications, events, and digital media content produced by Arab Center Washington DC covering issues relevant to this region of the Arab world.

Publications

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Collective Analysis
Palestine/IsraelThe War on Gaza
The Willing Fools’ Peace of the Middle East
Oct 15, 2025Hanna Alshaikh Yara M. Asi Imad K. Harb Khalil E. Jahshan Nabeel A. Khoury Laurie King
Rather than serving as a forum for hashing out difficult next steps for Gaza, the Sharm summit was largely a congratulatory gesture to Donald Trump.
Policy Analysis
Palestine/IsraelConflicts and Conflict Resolution
The Trump-Netanyahu Plan for Gaza: A Legal Analysis
Oct 9, 2025Jonathan Kuttab
Much has been said and written about the Gaza peace plan announced by President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on September 29, 202…
Policy Analysis
Palestine/IsraelConflicts and Conflict Resolution
Why the Rush to Recognize Palestine? And Does It Matter?
Oct 8, 2025Charles W. Dunne
Recognition of a State of Palestine has recently taken on new momentum. On September 22, 2025, France became the latest country to extend recognition when Fren…
Policy Analysis
TurkeyThe War on Gaza
Beyond Gaza: The Strategic Fault Lines in Turkey–Israel Relations
Oct 2, 2025Salim Çevik
Turkey–Israel relations have entered one of their most tense periods in years, triggered by a series of regional developments that have transformed the two cou…

Viewpoint
The “New Syria” and Reconstruction under Regional Influences
Oct 2, 2025Isabel Ruck
Collective Analysis
Another Half-Baked Trump Gaza Plan
Oct 1, 2025Heba Gowayed Khalil E. Jahshan Tamara Kharroub Yousef Munayyer Daniel Neep Assal Rad
Policy Analysis
Israel’s Attack on Qatar and the End of Diplomacy
Sep 30, 2025Nabeel A. Khoury
Policy Analysis
From Syria to Sudan: How Captagon Fuels Instability
Sep 26, 2025Gregory Aftandilian
Policy Analysis
Gaza’s Medical Crisis and the US Visa Freeze
Sep 25, 2025Yara M. Asi

Multimedia

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Expert Interview
Palestine/IsraelThe War on Gaza
The Trump/Netanyahu Plan for Gaza
Sep 30, 2025
Noura Erakat, Daniel Levy, and Yousef Munayyer respond to Trump's latest proposal to end the war on Gaza and discuss the implications of the plan for Palestini…
Podcast
JordanUS Foreign Policy
The Most American King
Sep 23, 2025
Aaron Magid and Khalil E. Jahshan explore King Abdullah II's evolving relationship with the United States over the past 26 years, as well as Magid's new book, …
Podcast
Palestine/IsraelIsraeli War Tactics and Genocide
Israel’s Ever Expanding Belligerency
Sep 22, 2025
Experts discuss escalating tensions as Israel launches attacks across the region, including a failed airstrike targeting Hamas leaders in Doha and alleged dron…
Fresh Take
QatarThe War on Gaza
Netanyahu’s War on Diplomacy
Sep 12, 2025
Hanna Alshaikh examines Israel’s attack on Qatar, exploring the motives behind it and its far-reaching implications.

Webinars & Events

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Webinar
SyriaPublic Opinion
What Syrians Want: Prospects for Democracy and Economic Development
Sep 18, 2025 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM ET
Experts discuss the findings of the latest Syrian public opinion poll surveying more than 3500 Syrians in July-August 2025.
Webinar
Palestine/IsraelThe War on Gaza
What Comes Next in Gaza?
Aug 26, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM ET
Experts discuss the current situation in Gaza and the Israeli plan to occupy Gaza City and displace over a million civilians.
Book Talks
Palestine/IsraelConflicts and Conflict Resolution
Understanding Palestine and Israel
Aug 14, 2025 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM ET
A conversation with Phyllis Bennis about her new book on Israel and Palestine, which delves into the historical roots of the conflict and examines the current …