Videos

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Palestine/IsraelJustice, Equality, and Human Rights
Unraveling the Killing of Shireen Abu Akleh: The Issue of Accountability
Jun 30, 2022
Panelists discusses the findings of existing investigations and debates whether they can lead to accountability and the protection of journalists and of press …
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Palestine/IsraelJustice, Equality, and Human Rights
The Targeting of Palestine Activism in the United States: Suppression of American Constitutional Rights
May 26, 2022
This Webinar discusses efforts to suppress and criminalize the movement for Palestinian rights in the United States and the implications of those measures for …
Event Video
Palestine/IsraelJustice, Equality, and Human Rights
The International Human Rights Community and Israeli Crimes of Apartheid
Apr 21, 2022
A special conversation with the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Palestinian Territory occupied since 1967, Stanley Mi…
Event Video
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…
Event Video
SyriaMigrants, Refugees, and IDPs
The Deteriorating Humanitarian Crisis in Syria: Is There an End in Sight?
Feb 24, 2022
This webinar examines the deteriorating humanitarian situation in Syria and the urgent need for political attention to the conflict there. Speakers discuss the…
Event Video
Palestine/IsraelJustice, Equality, and Human Rights
Israel’s Continuing Policy of Palestinian Dispossession: From Sheikh Jarrah to Al-Naqab
Jan 27, 2022
Experts discuss the volatile situation in the Naqab in the context of Israel’s larger and ongoing policy of displacement and dispossession against Palestinians…
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Palestine/IsraelJustice, Equality, and Human Rights
The Political and Legal Implications of Israel’s Crackdown on Palestinian NGOs
Nov 18, 2021
On November 18, 2021, Arab Center Washington DC (ACW) hosted a webinar titled “The Political and Legal Implications of Israel’s Crackdown on Palestinian NGOs.”…
Event Video
Security and Defense
Weapons Sales in the Middle East: Economics, Priorities, and Human Cost
Sep 15, 2021
The fourth panel of our sixth annual conference focuses on the economics, priorities, and impacts of weapons sales in the Middle East and North Africa. Speaker…
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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…
Event Video
Palestine/IsraelJustice, Equality, and Human Rights
Reconstruction in Gaza: Between Israel’s Siege and the Politics of International Funding
Jul 8, 2021
Arab Center Washington DC held a webinar on July 8, 2021 to discuss the current situation in Gaza strip and the status of the reconstruction that was promised …
Event Video
SyriaMigrants, Refugees, and IDPs
The Way Forward in Syria: The Political Process, Transitional Justice, and US Policy
Apr 20, 2021
On April 20, 2021, Arab Center Washington DC (ACW) held a webinar titled “The Way Forward in Syria: The Political Process, Transitional Justice, and US Policy.…
Event Video
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…
Event Video
SyriaJustice, Equality, and Human Rights
US Policy toward Syria after the Caesar Act
Jul 22, 2020
On July 22, 2020, Arab Center Washington DC (ACW) hosted an event titled “US Policy toward Syria after the Caesar Act.” The featured speaker was Joel D. Raybur…
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Palestine/IsraelConflicts and Conflict Resolution
The Expected Fallout of Israel’s Annexation Plans
May 27, 2020
Yousef Munayyer, Zaha Hassan, and Daniel Levy discuss Israel's plans to annex Palestinians land in the West Bank and the expected fallout.
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Palestine/IsraelJustice, Equality, and Human Rights
COVID-19 under Apartheid
Apr 30, 2020Yousef Munayyer
On April 30, 2020, Arab Center Washington DC (ACW) hosted a webinar on “COVID-19 under Apartheid.” The speakers were Diana Buttu, a Palestinian-Canadian lawyer…
Expert Interview
Democracy and Governance
COVID-19: A Cudgel for Middle East Authoritarians
Apr 2, 2020Charles W. Dunne
Charles W. Dunne, Khalil E. Jahshan, and Imad K. Harb discuss how the coronavirus pandemic has affected authoritarian regimes in the Middle East.
"In 2 Minutes" Series
Palestine/IsraelGlobal Health and Health Policy
In 2 Minutes: Corona-politics in Israel
Mar 25, 2020Khalil E. Jahshan
In 2 Minutes video series: Khalil E. Jahshan discusses Corona-politics in Israel
"In 2 Minutes" Series
Saudi ArabiaDemocracy and Governance
In 2 Minutes: Mohammed bin Salman’s Royal Crackdown
Mar 19, 2020Imad K. Harb
In 2 Minutes video series: Imad K. Harb discusses Mohammed bin Salman's Royal Crackdown
Expert Interview
IraqDemocracy and Governance
Iraq Today and Future Prospects
Mar 19, 2020
Imad K. Harb interviews Abbas Kadhim discussing Iraq today and future prospects.
Event Video
SyriaInternational Law
Accountability in Syria: Achieving Transitional Justice in a Postconflict Society
Feb 5, 2020Radwan Ziadeh
On February 5, 2020, Arab Center Washington DC held a panel discussion on the challenges of achieving transitional justice in Syria. Panelists included Mai El-…