Protests and Activism

Publications

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  • Policy Analysis
    IranProtests and Activism

    Iran’s Rebellion Will Transform Iran’s Islamic Republic for Better or Worse

    Jan 14, 2026Daniel Brumberg

    As the popular rebellion in Iran accelerates, the country’s sclerotic autocracy is fighting for survival. The reported deaths of at least 2,000 protesters and …

  • Policy Analysis
    MoroccoProtests and Activism

    Morocco at Breaking Point? Drought, Misrule, and the Rise of Gen Z 212

    Nov 20, 2025Samia Errazzouki

    From late September to mid-October 2025, Moroccans across the country descended into the streets to once again demand change from their government. Under the b…

Multimedia

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  • Event Video
    Palestine/IsraelProtests and Activism

    Palestine Activism on US College Campuses: Dissent, Repressive Policies, and Implications

    Nov 21, 2024

    Experts discuss how the incoming Trump administration will respond to college activism on Palestine.

  • Podcast
    Palestine/IsraelThe War on Gaza

    The Gaza War and US Elections

    Sep 13, 2024

    Experts discuss the war on Gaza, the escalating Israeli military campaign in the West Bank, anti-war campus protests, and the upcoming US Presidential Election…

  • Event Video
    Palestine/IsraelProtests and Activism

    Repression of Palestine Activism amid the War on Gaza

    Dec 12, 2023

    Experts discuss recent trends in repressing Palestine activism, strategies for defending the rights of dissenters, and expected future measures to silence Pale…

  • 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…

Webinars & Events

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  • Webinar
    SudanProtests and Activism

    Sudan’s Pro-Democracy Movement: The Role of Civil Society and Prospects for Democratic Transition

    Dec 9, 2025

    Experts discuss the role of Sudan's civilian-led grassroots pro-democracy movement and the prospects for democratic transition.

  • Webinar
    MoroccoProtests and Activism

    Morocco at a Crossroads: Youth Mobilization, Political Reform, and Regional Geopolitics

    Nov 20, 2025 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM ET

    Experts discuss Morocco’s recent youth-led mobilizations, their implications for democratic governance, and the prospects for socio-economic equality and polit…

  • Webinar
    Palestine/IsraelProtests and Activism

    Washington Targets Dissent: Repression from the Academy to the Streets

    Apr 24, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM ET

    Experts discuss the crackdown on universities and protesters, as well as the Trump administration's efforts to gut academic freedom.

Experts

Hamid Dabashi
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Hamid Dabashi

Hagop Kevorkian Professor of Iranian Studies and Comparative Literature
Mohammed Cherkaoui
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Mohammed Cherkaoui

Adjunct Faculty, School for Conflict Analysis and Resolution
Radwan Ziadeh
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Radwan Ziadeh

Senior Fellow
Sahar Khamis
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Sahar Khamis

Associate Professor, Department of Communication
Sheila Carapico
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Sheila Carapico

Professor of Political Science and International Studies
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