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Palestine/IsraelDemocracy and Governance
The Bennett Coalition Crisis in Israel: Political Context, Local and Regional Implications
Apr 12, 2022
Mairav Zonszein, Mohanad Mustafa, and Khalil E. Jahshan discuss the crisis facing the Naftali Bennett government after the defection of Yamina Knesset member I…
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Palestine/IsraelJustice, Equality, and Human Rights
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…
Expert Interview
SyriaReligion and Politics
Islamists in the Syrian Revolution
Feb 16, 2022
Imad K. Harb and Hamzah Almustafa discuss the role of Islamists in the Syrian revolution. Almustafa is Director of Syria TV in Istanbul. Harb is the Director o…
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LibyaDemocracy and Governance
Libya’s Upcoming Elections and Prospects for Democratic Transition
Dec 16, 2021
On December 16, 2021, Arab Center Washington DC held a webinar to discuss the upcoming elections in Libya. Panelists included Tim Eaton, Anas El Gomati, Zahra’…
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Democracy and Governance
Democracy First in the Arab World
Dec 9, 2021
Prominent Arab figures have called on democratic governments to stop supporting authoritarian regimes in the Arab World, and instead support the peoples’ right…
Expert Interview
SudanDemocracy and Governance
Political Turmoil in Sudan: A Conversation with Dr. Abdelwahab El-Affendi
Nov 4, 2021
ACW Executive Director Khalil E. Jahshan and Dr. Abdelwahab El-Affendi discuss the current political crisis in Sudan which started when the military deposed th…
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IraqDemocracy and Governance
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…
Podcast
EgyptDemocracy and Governance
Islamism and Revolution across the Middle East
Oct 6, 2021
Yousef Munayyer speaks with Khalil al-Anani regarding his new book on Islamism and revolutions in the Middle East. Al-Anani is a Senior Fellow at Arab Center W…
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LebanonEnergy and Economics
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…
Event Video
Democracy and Governance
Impact of Global Competition on Democracy and Human Rights in the Middle East
Sep 14, 2021
In the first session of Arab Center Washington DC's Sixth Annual Conference, panelists focus on the role of global power competition in empowering authoritaria…
Podcast
TunisiaDemocracy and Governance
Where Does Tunisia Go from Here?
Aug 12, 2021
Laryssa Chomiak joins host Yousef Munayyer to discuss the constitutional crisis in Tunisia which started after Kais Saied sacked the prime minister and suspend…
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TunisiaDemocracy and Governance
Tunisia’s Constitutional Crisis and Yearning for Democracy in Northwest Africa
Aug 6, 2021Tamara Kharroub
On August 5, 2021, Arab Center Washington DC (ACW) held a webinar titled “Tunisia’s Constitutional Crisis and Yearning for Democracy in Northwest Africa.” ACW …
Podcast
LebanonEnergy and Economics
Lebanon in Crisis
Jul 29, 2021
Mona Harb joins host Yousef Munayyer to discuss Lebanon’s collapsing economy and the oligarchy’s control over the country, as well as the lasting effects of th…
Podcast
JordanDemocracy and Governance
A Coup or Not a Coup, That Is the Question in Jordan
May 7, 2021
Jillian Schwedler joins host Yousef Munayyer to discuss Jordan’s royal family tensions and the current situation in the kingdom. Dr. Schwedler is a professor o…
Event Video
Palestine/IsraelDemocracy and Governance
The Political Implications of the 2021 Elections for Palestinian National Aspirations
May 5, 2021
On May 5, 2021, Arab Center Washington DC and the Institute for Palestine Studies cosponsored and held the second of two webinars on the Palestinian elections.…
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Palestine/IsraelDemocracy and Governance
The Challenges of Holding Palestinian Elections under Occupation
Apr 27, 2021
On April 27, 2021, Arab Center Washington DC and the Institute for Palestine Studies cosponsored a virtual panel discussion titled “The Challenges of Holding P…
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Palestine/IsraelDemocracy and Governance
Israeli Elections 4.0: Israel’s Political Crisis and Impact on the Palestinians
Mar 24, 2021
On March 24, 2021, Arab Center Washington DC (ACW) and the Institute for Palestine Studies cosponsored a webinar titled “Israeli Elections 4.0: Israel’s Politi…
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Democracy and Governance
Ten Years after the Arab Spring
Mar 11, 2021
On March 11, 2021, Arab Center Washington DC (ACW) convened a webinar titled “Ten Years after the Arab Spring: Assessing the State of Human Rights and Democrat…
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LebanonIdentity Politics and Sectarianization
The Bitter Harvest of Lebanon’s Sectarian Politics
Feb 2, 2021
For years, Lebanese political and economic institutions have failed to address the many challenges facing the country. Today, Lebanon’s presidency is ineffecti…
Podcast
EgyptUS Foreign Policy
10 years from Tahrir: How will a Biden Administration Engage Egypt
Jan 26, 2021
Sarah Leah Whitson joins host Yousef Munayyer to discuss US-Egypt relations under the Obama, Trump, and Biden administrations as well as current human rights c…