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Palestine/IsraelConflicts and Conflict Resolution
A Dangerous Shift In Israel/Palestine
Jul 3, 2023
Khalil E. Jahshan and Ori Nir discuss how Israeli settlers, emboldened by the new Israeli government, are pursuing their goal of driving Palestinians out of th…
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Justice, Equality, and Human Rights
The Biden Administration and Human Rights in the Middle East
Jun 28, 2023
Charles W. Dunne discusses the Biden administration's policies and record on human rights in the Middle East and North Africa and compares them to Trump's tran…
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LevantInternational Law
Artificial Intelligence and Human Rights: The Case of Israeli Surveillance of Palestinians
Jun 15, 2023
Experts discuss role of artificial intelligence in the Israeli occupation and its biometric surveillance of Palestinians, and explore the implications for huma…
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SudanConflicts and Conflict Resolution
The Conflict in Sudan: Will the Humanitarian Ceasefire Translate to a Political Resolution?
Jun 1, 2023
Experts discuss the conflict in Sudan and its humanitarian impact, the potential for the recent Saudi-US brokered ceasefire agreement to hold, and the prospect…
Fresh Take
YemenConflicts and Conflict Resolution
Yemen’s Stalemate: War, Peace Talks, and Continued Suffering
May 31, 2023Afrah Nasser
Afrah Nasser discusses the current stalemate in the Yemen conflict and the humanitarian disaster affecting the majority of Yemenis. Afrah Nasser is a Non-resid…
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LevantJustice, Equality, and Human Rights
Arab Normalization with the Assad Regime: Domestic and International Implications.
Apr 27, 2023
Arab Center Washington DC held a briefing on April 25, 2023 with Dr. Bader Jamous, President of the Syrian Negotiation Commission, Sheikh Salem Al-Meslet, Pres…
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EgyptRegional Relations and Geopolitics
Resuming Egypt-Turkey Relations: Opportunities and Challenges
Apr 18, 2023
Khalil Al-Anani discusses the implications of the recent thaw in Egyptian-Turkish relations for both countries and for the region as a whole. Al-Anani is a Sen…
Event Video
Protests and Activism
Women’s Digital Activism and the Struggle for Democracy in the Middle East
Apr 11, 2023
On April 11, 2023, Arab Center Washington DC (ACW) organized a webinar titled, “Women’s Digital Activism and the Struggle for Democracy in the Middle East.” Pa…
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IranRegional Relations and Geopolitics
The Global Significance of the China-Brokered Saudi-Iran Deal
Mar 30, 2023
Experts discuss the significance and scope of this agreement, the motivations of the three countries involved, the sustainability and feasibility of implementi…
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LevantJustice, Equality, and Human Rights
Reality Check: Update from the Ground in Palestine and Israel
Mar 24, 2023
Leading human rights lawyer Jonathan Kuttab gives an update on the situation in Palestine under the new far-right Israeli government.
Event Video
Palestine/IsraelJustice, Equality, and Human Rights
Israel’s Judicial Overhaul: Domestic and International Implications
Mar 23, 2023
Experts discuss recent events in Israel and their implications for the country as a whole, for Palestinians in particular, for Israeli relations with the globa…
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Palestine/IsraelEducation and Development
Palestinian Students at Israeli Universities Access and Challenges
Mar 23, 2023
Panelists discuss the discrimination faced by Palestinian students under the Israeli educational system and the lack of resources, access, and opportunities to…
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LevantJustice, Equality, and Human Rights
Unpacking the Issue of Security in Palestine/Israel
Mar 16, 2023
Yousef Munayyer discusses the lack of safety and security that Palestinians experience under Israeli occupation. Munayyer is a Non-resident fellow at Arab Cent…
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LebanonDemocracy and Governance
The Humanitarian Impact of Lebanon’s Deepening Crises
Mar 16, 2023
Experts discuss the roots of the country’s political gridlock and financial collapse, explore their impact on the population in Lebanon, and provide recommenda…
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What Does Israel’s New Far Right Government Mean for Palestinians
Mar 2, 2023
Khalil E. Jahshan moderated a webinar for the Galilee Foundation on the implications of the new Israeli government for the Palestinians. Speakers included, Has…
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SyriaMigrants, Refugees, and IDPs
The Aftermath of the Syria-Turkey Earthquake: Humanitarian Crises and Geopolitical Challenges
Feb 28, 2023
Experts discuss the situation in northern Syria and southern Turkey, the magnitude of the humanitarian catastrophe, local and international responses, and the …
Fresh Take
The Arab WorldPublic Opinion
The 2022 Arab Opinion Index
Feb 22, 2023
Dana El Kurd discusses the results of the 2022 Arab Opinion Index and highlights important patterns over the past decade of surveys. The 2022 Arab Opinion Inde…
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LevantJustice, Equality, and Human Rights
The Implications of the New Israeli Government
Feb 17, 2023
Jonathan Kuttab discusses the implications of Israel's new far-right government led by Benjamin Netanyahu. Kuttab is a leading human rights lawyer and a Non-re…
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LevantJustice, Equality, and Human Rights
Protecting Human Rights in Occupied Palestine: Working Through the United Nations
Feb 16, 2023
Three former UN Special Rapporteurs discuss the situation of human rights in the Palestinian territories occupied since 1967.
Expert Interview
LebanonDemocracy and Governance
Pressing Issues in Lebanon Today: Interview with MP Mark Daou
Feb 6, 2023
Imad K. Harb and the Honorable Mark Daou discuss the collapsing Lebanese economy, the political stalemate, and the social problems facing the country. Daou is …