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
- Viewpoint
LebanonConflicts and Conflict ResolutionLebanon’s False Bet on US Mediation
Aug 20, 2026Imad K. HarbEarlier this month, Lebanon and Israel wrapped up another negotiating session in Rome—the seventh since their signing of the June 26, 2026, US-brokered Framewo…
- Policy Analysis
Saudi ArabiaSecurity and DefenseDiversification Without Substitution: What the Mecca Joint Defense Agreement Offers Saudi Arabia
Aug 19, 2026The Unit for Political StudiesDespite the headlines, the Mecca agreement is unlikely to produce a real military response if an attack happens. Not only has the text of the accord not been m…
- Viewpoint
SyriaJustice, Equality, and Human RightsWhat Are Syria’s Political Trials For?
Aug 18, 2026Daniel NeepOn August 11, 2026, the Fourth Syrian Criminal Court sentenced to death former President Bashar al-Assad and seven other regime insiders—including his brother …
- Policy Analysis
Palestine/IsraelConflicts and Conflict ResolutionThe Israeli Public Supports Wars, but Is Dissatisfied with the Results
Aug 17, 2026Mtanes ShihadehPrime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and most Israeli political and security leaders have repeatedly said that they will continue to use military means to deal wi…
Multimedia
- Fresh Take
Palestine/IsraelConflicts and Conflict ResolutionIs Israel on Board?
Aug 7, 2026Khalil E. JahshanKhalil E. Jahshan explains why President Trump's newly announced Hamas disarmament plan faces major obstacles, arguing that Israeli political divisions and res…
- Fresh Take
IranUS Foreign PolicyHow the Iran Conflict Is Straining US-Israel Ties
Jul 10, 2026Khalil E. JahshanKhalil E. Jahshan examines the growing strain in US-Israel relations, shifting American public opinion, allegations surrounding Iranian peace negotiators, and …
Webinars & Events
- Webinar
Palestine/IsraelJustice, Equality, and Human RightsPalestine Under the Cover of the Iran War: Oppression and Ethnic Cleansing Escalate
May 20, 2026 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM ETExperts examine developments in Palestine since the onset of the Iran war, and how Israel has used the conflict to advance its annexation objectives.
