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CPC Hails Passage of a U.S. Law in Defense of Arab Civil Peacemakers
CPC hails the signing of an unprecedented U.S. law in defense of Arab civil peacemakers facing Arab government retribution.
Talk of Iraq Recognizing Israel Prompts Threats of Arrest or Death
A conference promoting normalization, organized by a little-known American group, prompted a furor, pointing to the volatility and danger in Iraqi politics.
Over 300 prominent Iraqis publicly call for full peace with Israel
Unprecedented event in Erbil features Sunni and Shiite leaders and activists demanding that Baghdad join Abraham Accords; Lapid: Event in Iraq is a ‘source of hope and optimism.
A Strategy to Address Lebanon’s Anti-Normalization Laws
In July 2021, the CPC convened a roundtable discussion between U.S. policymakers and Lebanese influencers to discuss the problematics of Lebanon’s anti-normalization laws and possible remedies.
Anti-Normalization Laws: A Powerful Weapon in the Fight Against Peace
A panel of experts discuss Hezbollah’s efforts to neutralize the Abraham Accords by threatening and prosecuting Lebanese citizens who interact with Israelis, including expatriates living or working in Gulf countries.
Building Empathy Across Fault Lines of Conflict
Israeli author Yossi Klein Halevi’s 2018 book, Letters to my Palestinian Neighbor, combined an earnest introspection with a message of curiosity and empathy for Palestinians. Can the Letters phenomenon serve as a template for generating and sustaining empathic dialogue in other regional conflict zones?
The Untapped Potential of Arab Security Sectors for Civic Development
In a lecture at the Harvard Kennedy School's Belfer Center on June 2, 2021, CPC president Joseph Braude observed that some Arab security sectors aim to promote positive change in their societies, and called on the U.S. government to engage them in the process. The Belfer Center Intelligence Project’s assistant director for research, Calder Walton, moderated the discussion.
Inequality is a Threat to International Security
Inequality within and among states poses not only a moral concern but also a threat to global security.
A call by CPC leadership to bridge Arab development and peacemaking in U.S.-funded programs.
CPC President Joseph Braude and Ambassador Dennis Ross call for bridging Arab development and Arab-Israeli partnership in U.S.-funded programs across the region.
Arab, Western Artists and Leaders Stand with Tunisian Peace Activist in the Face of Boycotting and Incitement
French Foreign Minister stands with embattled Tunisian peace activist Noamane Chaari.
Peace Among Neighbors
Read the lyrics to the song “Peace Among Neighbors” in Arabic, Hebrew, and English.
En Tunisie, la chanson de la discorde
Vocalist Noamane Chaari tells the French national magazine Le Point how he braved a national boycott after singing for Arab-Jewish friendship.
Pro-Peace Song Inspires Debate
Artistic freedom NGO notes harassment of Tunisian singer and peace activist Noamane Chaari.
Tunisian Artists Stand With Embattled Peace Activist
When Tunisian singer and peace activist Noamane Chaari faced a nationwide boycott for performing the song “Peace Among Neighbors” with Israel's Ziv Yehezkel, ten fellow artists in Tunisia were among the first to come to his defense.
A Sudanese-Israeli Town Hall on Growing Civil Engagement
Ahead of the historic Sudan-Israel peace accord, civic actors from both countries brainstorm publicly about the potential to foster co-development through partnership. This widely covered video catalyzed a new international discussion.
Two US senators introduce legislation on Arab anti-normalization policies with Israel
New U.S. Senate bill takes aim at repression of Arab civil peacemakers.
Arab Anti-Normalization Laws: A Regional Sketch
The first-ever study of Arab anti-normalization laws and their consequences for the region.
The Case for Peace Studies in the Arab World
Arab Council co-founder Mohammed Dajani outlines his vision of a Phd program in peace and reconciliation studies.