Regions

Keynote Conversations
North AfricaConflicts and Conflict Resolution
The Way Forward in Libya: Assessing Regional and International Initiatives
Jun 25, 2020
On June 25, 2020, Arab Center Washington DC (ACW) hosted a virtual briefing titled “The Way Forward in Libya: Assessing Regional and International Initiatives.…
Webinar
LevantClimate and Environment
Climate Change, Conflict, and Water Politics in the Arab World
Jul 8, 2020
On July 8, Arab Center Washington DC (ACW) hosted a webinar titled “Climate Change, Conflict, and Water Politics in the Arab World.”
Keynote Conversations
Palestine/IsraelJustice, Equality, and Human Rights
Israeli Annexation and Beyond: Assessing Palestinian Options
Jul 15, 2020
On July 15, 2020, Arab Center Washington DC’s Executive Director Khalil E. Jahshan held a virtual one-on-one discussion with Saeb Erekat, Secretary General of …
Webinar
SyriaUS Foreign Policy
US Policy toward Syria after the Caesar Act
Jul 22, 2020
On July 22, 2020, Arab Center Washington DC (ACW) hosted Joel D. Rayburn, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Levant Affairs and Special Envoy for Syria at the US D…
Panel Discussions
LibyaDemocracy and Governance
Seven Years after Qadhafi’s Death: Is Libya Any Closer to Democratic Transition?
Nov 1, 2018
Arab Center Washington DC (ACW) hosted a panel discussion on November 1, 2018 titled “Seven Years After Qadhafi’s Death: Is Libya Any Closer to Democratic Tran…
Panel Discussions
Palestine/IsraelDemocracy and Governance
Unpacking Netanyahu’s Reelection: Future Implications
Apr 17, 2019
On April 17, 2019, Arab Center Washington DC (ACW) hosted a panel of experts at the National Press Club for an event titled “Unpacking Netanyahu’s Reelection: …
Panel Discussions
Palestine/IsraelUS Foreign Policy
Jerusalem: The Fatal Blow to Trump’s “Ultimate Deal”?
Dec 12, 2017
On December 12, 2017, Arab Center Washington DC (ACW) convened a panel of speakers to discuss President Donald Trump’s December 6 declaration recognizing Jerus…
Panel Discussions
Palestine/IsraelUS Foreign Policy
Political Implications of Netanyahu’s Visit to the White House
Nov 10, 2015
On November 10, 2015, the Arab Center Washington DC (ACW) hosted a briefing for members of the Arab press to address the political implications of this trip.
Policy Analysis
SyriaConflicts and Conflict Resolution
Spinning the Wheels: Syria’s Useless Political Negotiations
Sep 2, 2020Radwan Ziadeh
Radwan Ziadeh contends that the many rounds of negotiations to resolve the Syrian crisis have failed because of the imbalance of power between the Syrian regim…
External Readings
Palestine/Israel
The UAE and Israel: A Dangerous Liaison
Aug 31, 2020Marwan Bishara
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has been so enamoured with Israel that even before formalising their new bilateral agreement, they had started normalising relat…
Viewpoint
LebanonDemocracy and Governance
Lebanon Chooses a Prime Minister, Thwarting the Protesters Again
Aug 31, 2020Imad K. Harb
Imad K. Harb writes that Lebanon’s new and largely unknown prime minister-designate, Mustafa Adib, is relatively inexperienced in politics. Nevertheless, his c…
Policy Analysis
Palestine/Israel
The Collapsing Arab Consensus and Options for the Palestinian Leadership
Aug 28, 2020Yousef Munayyer
Yousef Munayyer argues that Palestinians cannot rely on outside actors to help them in their struggle, and that their leadership must harness or rebuild endoge…