The Abraham Accords Promised Peace: What’s the Reality?

Zoom Meeting 1800 K Street, NW, Suite 1124, Washington, DC, United States

An NIF Zoom event discussion regarding the shortcomings of the Abraham Accords. Some of the countries who signed on to the agreement claimed that it would improve the daily lives of Palestinians and stop more illegal Israeli settlements. Let's see the facts.   Disclaimer: NIF events are by email invitation only and are non-transferable. Please…

Freedom is in Retreat in the Middle East: 11 Years After the Arab Spring

Zoom Meeting 1800 K Street, NW, Suite 1124, Washington, DC, United States

An NIF Zoom event discussion regarding the 11-year anniversary of the Arab Spring and the state of freedom, democracy, and human rights in the region.   Disclaimer: NIF events are by email invitation only and are non-transferable. Please note that when registering for any of our events, all required fields must be properly filled out.…

Iran Nuclear Talks in Vienna: Can the JCPOA be Revived?

Zoom Meeting 1800 K Street, NW, Suite 1124, Washington, DC, United States

An NIF Zoom event discussion regarding the prospects of reviving the Iran Nuclear Deal in the face of negotiations resuming on the issue.   Disclaimer: NIF events are by email invitation only and are non-transferable. Please note that when registering for any of our events, all required fields must be properly filled out. We reserve…

Coup in Tunisia: Is This the End of Democracy in North Africa?

Zoom Meeting 1800 K Street, NW, Suite 1124, Washington, DC, United States

An NIF Zoom event discussion on the latest developments in Tunisia and the way out of the current crisis.   Disclaimer: NIF events are by email invitation only and are non-transferable. Please note that when registering for any of our events, all required fields must be properly filled out. We reserve the right to deny…

U.S. Potholes in Iraq: 31 Years After Saddam’s Invasion of Kuwait

Zoom Meeting 1800 K Street, NW, Suite 1124, Washington, DC, United States

An NIF Zoom event on where Iraq is today, the U.S. role, how we arrived here, and if the U.S. can play a constructive part in Iraq's future.   Disclaimer: NIF events are by email invitation only and are non-transferable. Please note that when registering for any of our events, all required fields must be…

Aftermath of the Gaza War: Should the U.S. be Talking Directly to Hamas?

Zoom Meeting 1800 K Street, NW, Suite 1124, Washington, DC, United States

An NIF Zoom event discussing the recent war in Gaza and the United States' position in the region moving forward.   Speakers Peter Beinart, Professor of Journalism and Political Science at the City University of New York, Editor-at-Large of Jewish Currents, a CNN Political Commentator, a frequent contributor to The New York Times, and a Non-Resident…

China’s Crimes Against Humanity: The Plight of the Uyghurs

Zoom Meeting 1800 K Street, NW, Suite 1124, Washington, DC, United States

An NIF Zoom event regarding the Chinese government's ongoing persecution of the Uyghurs in Xinjiang Province, with a focus on the grave human rights violations being committed in the region.   Speakers Mustafa Aksu, Uyghur Human Rights Project Joanne Lin, Amnesty International USA   Moderator Hamdi Rifai, Council of United Syrians & Americans   About…

The Nagorno-Karabakh Conflict in the Modern Era and Future Prospects

Zoom Meeting 1800 K Street, NW, Suite 1124, Washington, DC, United States

An NIF Zoom event discussing the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict during the modern era, focusing on human rights, competing narratives, and future relations between Armenia and Azerbaijan.   Speakers Ahmad Obali, Gunaz TV Yusuf Erim, TRT World Hamdi Rifai, Council of United Syrians & Americans   Moderator Khaled Saffuri, National Interest Foundation   About our Speakers:  Ahmad…