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Politics in a Parallel Universe: Iraq’s Leadership Crisis and the Iran War

Posted on May 1, 2026May 13, 2026 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Politics in a Parallel Universe: Iraq’s Leadership Crisis and the Iran War
Politics in a Parallel Universe: Iraq’s Leadership Crisis and the Iran War

Politics in a Parallel Universe: Iraq’s Leadership Crisis and the Iran War By Harith Hasan The Iraqi government and the leaders of the country’s ruling political factions have every reason for alarm. The US–Israeli war on Iran—and its profound consequences for Iraq’s security, political stability, and economy—has produced a national crisis. Yet in Baghdad, political…

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Arab Center: The US-Israel War on Iran: Analyses and Perspectives

Posted on March 3, 2026March 3, 2026 By News Editor News Editor No Comments on Arab Center: The US-Israel War on Iran: Analyses and Perspectives
Arab Center: The US-Israel War on Iran: Analyses and Perspectives

Arab Center: The US-Israel War on Iran: Analyses and Perspectives Mar 2, 2026 Susan M. Akram, Charles W. Dunne, Amy Hawthorne, Patricia Karam, Khalil E. Jahshan, Annelle Sheline, Kristian Coates Ulrichsen The United States has joined Israel in an all-out war on the Islamic Republic of Iran. On February 28, 2026, a US armada of two aircraft carrier strike groups and scores…

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The Legacies of the Middle East in 2025 Are Likely to Repeat in 2026

Posted on January 8, 2026January 8, 2026 By Ray Hanania No Comments on The Legacies of the Middle East in 2025 Are Likely to Repeat in 2026
The Legacies of the Middle East in 2025 Are Likely to Repeat in 2026

The Legacies of the Middle East in 2025 Are Likely to Repeat in 2026 By Yara M. Asi, Daniel Brumberg, Elobaid Elobaid, Samia Errazzouki, Imad K. Harb, Marwan Kabalan, Nabeel A. Khoury, Laurie King, Assal Rad, Rend Al-Rahim, and Mtanes Shihadeh In 2025, the Middle East and North Africa saw Israel’s genocidal war on Palestinians and destabilizing military attacks across the wider region,…

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Arab Center Analysis: Israel’s declining support among American Evangelicals 

Posted on January 1, 2026January 1, 2026 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Arab Center Analysis: Israel’s declining support among American Evangelicals 
Arab Center Analysis: Israel’s declining support among American Evangelicals 

Arab Center Analysis: Israel’s declining support among American Evangelicals By Jonathan Kuttab for the Arab Center of Washington D.C. Evangelical Christian support for Israel and its policies has long been one of the bedrock factors behind backing for Israel in the United States. Such support pervaded all sectors of American decision-making at the executive and…

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The CMCC and the US-Israel Alliance: Collusion or Enforcement Mechanism?

Posted on December 5, 2025December 5, 2025 By News Editor News Editor No Comments on The CMCC and the US-Israel Alliance: Collusion or Enforcement Mechanism?
The CMCC and the US-Israel Alliance: Collusion or Enforcement Mechanism?

The CMCC and the US-Israel Alliance: Collusion or Enforcement Mechanism? By Hanna Alshaikh The fastest route to Washington no longer runs through Tel Aviv, as the saying once went, but through Kiryat Gat, a small industrial city in southern Israel. On October 17, 2025, the United States Central Command (CENTCOM) established the Civil-Military Coordination Center (CMCC) there…

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Arab Center Washington DC writer addresses UN Security Council vote on Gaza

Posted on November 19, 2025November 19, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Arab Center Washington DC writer addresses UN Security Council vote on Gaza
Arab Center Washington DC writer addresses UN Security Council vote on Gaza

Arab Center Washington DC writer addresses UN Security Council vote on Gaza The Arab Center Washington DC published an in-depth analysis of the impact and legal basis for the recent UN Security Council’s adoption of Resolution 2803, which defines how the Gaza Strip will be monitored moving forward. The Resolution was approved on Monday, Nov….

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Construction in the E1 Area: Preventing Palestinian Geographical Contiguity

Posted on October 27, 2025October 27, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Construction in the E1 Area: Preventing Palestinian Geographical Contiguity
Construction in the E1 Area: Preventing Palestinian Geographical Contiguity

Construction in the E1 Area: Preventing Palestinian Geographical Contiguity By Mtanes Shihadeh and Ikram Mohammed The Israeli government continues to exploit the post-October 7, 2023, situation to impose a new geopolitical and demographic reality in the occupied West Bank, alongside the genocidal war in the Gaza Strip. Since the beginning of the war on Gaza,…

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Marquis Who’s Who Honors Khalil E. Jahshan for Expertise in Mideast Foreign Policy

Posted on October 20, 2025October 21, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Marquis Who’s Who Honors Khalil E. Jahshan for Expertise in Mideast Foreign Policy
Marquis Who’s Who Honors Khalil E. Jahshan for Expertise in Mideast Foreign Policy

Marquis Who’s Who Honors Khalil E. Jahshan for Expertise in Mideast Foreign Policy Khalil E. Jahshan is a distinguished leader in the field of foreign policy and Middle East affairs with a career spanning 45 years of dedication and is the Executive Director of the Arab Center Washington DC Khalil E. Jahshan has been selected…

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Arab Center Washington DC to host Conference on Second Trump Administration Policies toward the Middle East

Posted on October 9, 2025October 11, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Arab Center Washington DC to host Conference on Second Trump Administration Policies toward the Middle East
Arab Center Washington DC to host Conference on Second Trump Administration Policies toward the Middle East

Arab Center Washington DC to host Conference on Second Trump Administration Policies toward the Middle East The Arab Center Washington DC (ACW) will host its 10th Annual Conference and Anniversary Celebration on Thursday Oct. 16, 2025 at the National Press Club. The symposium will open with keynote remarks from Ambassador Chas W. Freeman, Jr., retired…

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Arab Center of Washington DC Fellows and affiliates analyze Palestine State recognition

Posted on October 2, 2025October 21, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Arab Center of Washington DC Fellows and affiliates analyze Palestine State recognition
Arab Center of Washington DC Fellows and affiliates analyze Palestine State recognition

Arab Center of Washington DC Fellows and affiliates analyze Palestine State recognition Washington, DC – The Arab Center Washington DC (ACW) this week released a detailed position paper on the momentum growing to recognize a Palestine State during the 80th meeting of the United Nations General Assembly. The analysis, titled “Recognizing a Palestinian State as…

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US Arab Radio Partners with Arab Center Washington DC to Expand National Outreach

Posted on September 2, 2025October 21, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on US Arab Radio Partners with Arab Center Washington DC to Expand National Outreach
US Arab Radio Partners with Arab Center Washington DC to Expand National Outreach

US Arab Radio Partners with Arab Center Washington DC to Expand National Outreach US Arab Radio (ArabRadio.us) is pleased to announce a new partnership with Arab Center Washington DC (ACW), aimed at strengthening national communications with Arab-American audiences nationwide and enhancing dialogue on critical issues affecting the community and American society at large. This collaboration…

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