Thursday October 10, 12:00 - 2:00 PM EDT - Zoom & Livestream
One Year after October 7: How have US and EU Foreign Policies Evolved?
Register to Attend - The webinar will also be available via livestream on our website
Panelists
Karim Emile Bitar - Professor of International Relations and Former Director of the Institute of Political Science, Saint Joseph University of Beirut (USJ)
Diana Buttu - Palestinian lawyer and former spokesperson for the Palestine Liberation Organization
Chas Freeman - Former US diplomat and writer; Former President, Middle East Policy Council
Leila Shahid - Former Delegate General of the Palestinian Authority in France; Former Ambassador of Palestine to the European Union
Welcoming Remarks Isabel Ruck - Head of Research and Scientific Coordination, Le Centre Arabe de Recherches et d’Études Politiques de Paris
Moderator Khalil E. Jahshan - Executive Director, Arab Center Washington DC
About the Webinar
As the war on Gaza enters its second year, Arab Center Washington DC (ACW) and Centre Arabe de Recherche et d’études Politiques de Paris (CAREP Paris) are co-hosting a webinar to critically analyze the shifts and continuities in the foreign policies of the United States (US) and the European Union (EU) regarding the ongoing war in Gaza.
Panelists will explore how these policies have adapted or remained consistent in response to the unfolding humanitarian, political, and military developments in the region. Additionally, speakers will assess the implications of these foreign policies within the broader framework of international law, particularly focusing on state compliance and obligations under international law and the enforcement of international norms.
What have been the primary changes in US and EU foreign policies towards Gaza over the past year? How do these policy shifts align with or deviate from previous strategies? What role can the international legal system play in shaping those policies? What are some policy expectations and recommendations going forward to end the war and uphold the principles of human rights and international law?
The discussion will provide a nuanced understanding of US and EU policies and will contribute to the ongoing dialogue among policymakers, scholars, and practitioners involved in international relations and law.
Register to Attend - The webinar will also be available via livestream on our website