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Washington Policy Weekly
IranSecurity and Defense
Congressional Update – Week of August 15, 2016
Aug 24, 2016
I. Saudi ArabiaProposed Arms Sale: On August 8 the Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) notified Congress of its intention to sell to the Kingdom of Saud…
Featured Speakers
LevantDemocracy and Governance
Legislative Developments Impacting Civil Liberties in Israel: A Roundtable Discussion with Dr. Basel Ghattas MK
Aug 25, 2016
On August 25 the Arab Center Washington DC (ACW) hosted a luncheon discussion with Dr. Basel Ghattas, Palestinian member of the Israeli Knesset, who provided a…
Keynote Conversations
LevantConflicts and Conflict Resolution
A Palestinian Perspective on International Peace Initiatives in Middle East: A Discussion with Ambassador Dr. Riyad H. Mansour
Aug 10, 2016
As part of its Quarterly Diplomatic Luncheon series, Arab Center Washington DC hosted on August 10th Ambassador Dr. Riyad H. Mansour, Ambassador and Permanent …
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Diplomatic Luncheon with Amb. Riyad H. Mansour
Aug 10, 2016
AUGUST 10, 2016
Washington Policy Weekly
IranJustice, Equality, and Human Rights
Congressional Update
Jul 20, 2016
Note: Congress has adjourned for an extended August recess and will return on September 6. Weekly congressional updates will be provided as needed and regular…
Washington Policy Weekly
IranUS Foreign Policy
Congressional Update
Jul 12, 2016
Note: Congress will adjourn on July 18 for an extended summer recess and will not return to session until September 6. Members will attend the Republican and …
Washington Policy Weekly
BahrainJustice, Equality, and Human Rights
Congressional Update
Jul 6, 2016
I. Bahrain(1) Bahrain Human Rights Abuses: On June 30, Senator Chris Murphy (D-Connecticut), and six Democratic colleagues sent a letter to Secretary of State …
Policy Analysis
LevantConflicts and Conflict Resolution
The State Department’s “Dissent Memo” and US Options in Syria
Jul 6, 2016Radwan Ziadeh
On June 16, 2016, a dissent memo regarding Syria was filed with the Director of Policy Planning at the US State Department criticizing the Obama Administration…
Washington Policy Weekly
LevantMigrants, Refugees, and IDPs
Congressional Update
Jun 24, 2016
The House abruptly adjourned on June 22 amid chaos when Democrats staged a sit-in on the House floor disrupting proceedings. Led by civil rights icon Represen…
Washington Policy Weekly
EgyptSecurity and Defense
Congressional Update
Jun 17, 2016
(June 10 - 17, 2016) I. Israeli-PalestinianOn June 1, Senator David Perdue (R-Georgia) sent a letter to Secretary of State Kerry, expressing his concerns …
Washington Policy Weekly
LevantUS Domestic Politics and Elections
Congressional Update – The Relationship between Israel and the Palestinians
Jun 15, 2016
On June 14 the Senate passed the National Defense Authorization Act, S2943, by a vote of 85-13. The vote occurred after a compromise manager’s amendment by Se…
Washington Policy Weekly
LevantProtests and Activism
Congressional Update – Combatting BDS Act
Jun 15, 2016
On June 14 the Senate passed the National Defense Authorization Act, S2943, by a vote of 85-13. The vote occurred after a compromise manager’s amendment by Se…