Category: Dr. Ahmad’s blog

[On February 17, 2026, the Muslim Political Action Committee and the Center for the Study of Islam and Democracy co-sponsored a panel discussion on “Tolerance and Peaceful Coexistence in the Holy Land–Past, Present, and Future” moderated by Radwan Masmoudi. The following are our takeaways from the discussion and is not an attempt at a transcript.…

[On January 21, 2026, Nonviolence International held a webinar on “Beyond Political Illusions: What This Moment Demands of Us”. The following is our summary of key takeaways and is not intended as a transcript. The program was hosted by Nonviolence International co-director Sami Awad. To watch the entire program click here.] Sami Awad. Those who…

[On January 12, 2026, the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft held a webinar on”Iran at a Crossroads: Protests, Repression, and the Risk of U.S. Military Escalation.” The program was hosted by Trita Parsi. The following is our summary of key takeaways and is not intended as a transcript.  To watch the entire program click here.]…

[On November 30, 2025, the Green Olive Collective held a webinar on “Uprooting Christian Zionism,” moderated by Eric Bleicher. This is a summary of the takeaways from that webinar. It is not intended as a transcript.  You may watch the entire webinar here.] Eric Bleicher, Green Olive Collective. Ghassan Najjar, Burin Land and Farming Cooperative.…

[On November 6, 2025, the National Interest Foundation hosted an event titled “Sudan War and Foreign Meddling” regarding the latest developments surrounding the war in Sudan and the foreign meddling in the conflict. The discussion was moderated by Khaled Saffuri, President of NIF. The following is a summary of our takeaways from the program and…

Donald Trump’s transparent coordination with Israel in contradiction to his public statements about wanting to first give diplomacy a chance must have demonstrated to Iran what most Americans public already know: the fact that a statement has emerged from Donald Trump’s mouth is insufficient reason to believe it.  While there is justifiable reason to doubt…

[On April 24, 2025 the National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations held a YouTube webinar on “A Post-Assad Syria: Dilemmas, Diplomacy, and a New Strategic Vision?” The following are our takeaways of high points of that workshop and is not intended as a verbatim transcript. The entire webinar may be seen here.] Timothy Lenderking (Senior Bureau…

[On March 13, 2025 the Syria Strategy Project (Middle East Institute, the European Institute of Peace, and the Atlantic Council) held a Zoom workshop on their recently released report “Reimagining Syria: A Roadmap for Peace and Prosperity Beyond Assad”. The following are our takeaways of high points of that workshop and is not intended as…

[On February 3, 2025 the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft held a panel discussion on “Jordan and the Annexation of the West Bank.” The following are our takeaways of high points of that program and is not intended as a verbatim transcript. The entire panel discussion may be seen here.] Marwan Muasher (vice president for…

[On Thursday, January 30, the US Institute for Peace (USIP) and the International Center for Religion & Diplomacy (IRCD) hosted a conversation reflecting on the history and legacy of religious engagement in peace-building, moderated by Palwasha Kakar, Acting Director, USIP, Religion and Inclusive Societies Program. The following are our takeaways of high points of that…