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

  • Policy Analysis
    LebanonRegional Relations and Geopolitics

    Neither Iran nor Israel: Saudi Arabia’s Vision for Lebanon

    Jul 28, 2026Giorgio Cafiero

    Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman (MBS)’s recent reaffirmation of support for Lebanese President Joseph Aoun underscores an increasingl…

  • Policy Analysis
    Palestine/IsraelConflicts and Conflict Resolution

    Israel’s Policy of Irreversible Occupation

    Jul 22, 2026Imad K. Harb

    Since October 2023, Israel’s quest to establish itself as the preeminent power in the Middle East and to expand its territory at the expense of its neighbors h…

  • Policy Analysis
    Palestine/IsraelJustice, Equality, and Human Rights

    Sexual Violence as a Tool of Domination and Displacement in Palestine

    Jul 16, 2026Yara M. Asi

    In May 2026, the State of Israel was added to the United Nations (UN) blacklist of governments that commit sexual violence in conflict zones. UN Secretary-Gene…

  • Viewpoint
    Palestine/IsraelConflicts and Conflict Resolution

    Hamas Dissolves its Government in Gaza, but the Board of Peace Remains the Problem

    Jul 15, 2026Dana El Kurd

    On July 6, 2026, Hamas’s Gaza government announced that it had dissolved its Emergency Committee, the body that has run the enclave since October 2023, and wou…

Multimedia

  • Fresh Take
    IranUS Foreign Policy

    How the Iran Conflict Is Straining US-Israel Ties

    Jul 10, 2026

    Khalil E. Jahshan examines the growing strain in US-Israel relations, shifting American public opinion, allegations surrounding Iranian peace negotiators, and …

  • Fresh Take
    LebanonConflicts and Conflict Resolution

    The Problem with the Lebanon-Israel Agreement

    Jul 1, 2026

    Imad K. Harb argues that the Lebanon-Israel Trilateral Framework Agreement places the burden of implementation on Lebanon while overlooking Israel's role in th…

  • Podcast
    IranUS Foreign Policy

    Breaking Down the US–Iran Memorandum of Understanding

    Jun 26, 2026

    Laura Rozen and Yousef Munayyer unpack the Memorandum of Understanding between the US and Iran, examining key sticking points, regional tensions, and what lies…

  • Fresh Take
    IranUS Foreign Policy

    The Israeli Reaction to the US-Iran Agreement

    Jun 18, 2026

    Khalil E. Jahshan examines how the US-Iran deal has become a political disaster for Netanyahu, with Israeli officials openly defying Trump, calling the agreeme…

Webinars & Events

  • Webinar
    SyriaJustice, Equality, and Human Rights

    Transitional Justice and Accountability Efforts in Syria: Challenges and Prospects

    Jun 3, 2026 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM ET

    Experts explore the current state of transitional justice in Syria and assess the significance and limitations of recent prosecutions.

  • Webinar
    Palestine/IsraelJustice, Equality, and Human Rights

    Palestine Under the Cover of the Iran War: Oppression and Ethnic Cleansing Escalate

    May 20, 2026 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM ET

    Experts examine developments in Palestine since the onset of the Iran war, and how Israel has used the conflict to advance its annexation objectives.

  • Webinar
    LebanonConflicts and Conflict Resolution

    Ceasefire in Lebanon: Between Negotiation and Reality

    May 6, 2026 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM ET

    Experts examine Lebanon’s strained ceasefire and the high‑stakes diplomacy shaping its uncertain path on security, sovereignty, and stability.

Experts

Assal Rad
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Assal Rad

Non-Resident Fellow
Dana El Kurd
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Dana El Kurd

Non-resident Senior Fellow
Gregory Aftandilian
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Gregory Aftandilian

Non-resident Fellow
Hanna Alshaikh
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Hanna Alshaikh

Palestine Project Coordinator
Imad K. Harb
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Imad K. Harb

Non-resident Senior Fellow
Khalil E. Jahshan
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Khalil E. Jahshan

Executive Director
Mustafa Gurbuz
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Mustafa Gurbuz

Non-resident Fellow
Patricia Karam
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Patricia Karam

Non-resident Fellow
Radwan Ziadeh
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Radwan Ziadeh

Senior Fellow
Rami G. Khouri
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Rami G. Khouri

Non-resident Senior Fellow
Tamara Kharroub
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Tamara Kharroub

Deputy Executive Director & Senior Fellow
Yara M. Asi
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Yara M. Asi

Non-resident Fellow
Yousef Munayyer
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Yousef Munayyer

Head of the Palestine/Israel Program and Senior Fellow
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