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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…
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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.”…
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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…
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The Arabian Peninsula and The GulfConflicts and Conflict Resolution
A Conversation between Mawlawi Muttaqi and Sultan Barakat
Oct 11, 2021
Our colleagues at the Center for Conflict and Humanitarian Studies hosted the Acting Foreign Minister of Afghanistan. Listen to the conversation.
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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…
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Iran
US Policy on Iran
Sep 17, 2021
The final session of our sixth annual conference focuses on US policy toward Iran and the future of the Iran nuclear deal (the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Acti…
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Palestine/Israel
US Policy on Palestine
Sep 17, 2021
The fifth session of our sixth annual conference was dedicated to discussing US policy toward Palestine and Israel, with a special focus on the Biden Administr…
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US Foreign Policy
US Policy Objectives in the Middle East: Official American Perspective
Sep 17, 2021
On the third day of our six annual conference, the Honorable Joey Hood, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs, gave remarks on…
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US Foreign Policy
Priority Issues in US Arab Relations: An Arab Perspective
Sep 17, 2021
Dr. Tarek Mitri, Former Special Representative and Head of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya, gives remarks regarding US policy in the Middle East fr…
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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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SyriaConflicts and Conflict Resolution
Conflicts and Great Power Competition: Iraq, Libya, Syria and Yemen
Sep 15, 2021
The third panel of our sixth annual conference covers some of the ongoing conflicts in the region and explores the role of global and regional players across t…
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US Foreign Policy
Arab Expectations of US Policy in the Middle East: Hopes and Realities
Sep 15, 2021
In the opening keynote address of the second day of our sixth annual conference, Ibrahim Fraihat discusses the performance and shortcomings of the Biden Admini…
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Energy and Economics
Energy Diplomacy and Geopolitical Influence in the Middle East
Sep 14, 2021
The second panel of our Sixth Annual Conference addresses the changing energy and economic relations and the impact of geopolitical power plays on economic dev…
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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…
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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 …
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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 …
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The Arabian Peninsula and The GulfUS Foreign Policy
President Ashraf Ghani’s Remarks on Peace in Afghanistan after the US-NATO Withdrawal
Jun 22, 2021
Dr. Mohammad Ashraf Ghani speaks about the future of Afghanistan after the US-Nato withdrawal and the challenges of peace. This was part of Arab Center Washing…
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Palestine/Israel
A New Wave in Palestinian Politics? Youth Activism in the Sheikh Jarrah Era
Jun 3, 2021Tamara Kharroub
On June 3, 2021, Arab Center Washington DC (ACW) held a webinar that focused on the newly energized and unified activism by Palestinian youth throughout histor…
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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.…