The Center for Contemporary Arab Studies

The Center for Contemporary Arab Studies (CCAS) is the only academic center in the United States that exclusively focuses on the Arab world.

It has prepared new generations of diplomats, scholars, teachers, policymakers and leaders capable of critical thought, constructive dialogue and creative engagement with the Arab world for the past 50 years. The Center advances research in the field through academic programs, public events, education outreach and multimedia projects. It also regularly hosts prominent scholars, visiting researchers and post-doctoral fellows.

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  • Malhis introduces de-healthification as a framework for understanding Israel’s systematic destruction of Palestinian healthcare infrastructure The post Student Layth Malhis writes for Al-Shabaka appeared first on CCAS.
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  • 2025 Compound Weather Extremes in the Middle East The post Prof. Marwa Daoudy publishes new article with NASA appeared first on CCAS.
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  • Behind humanitarianism in Gaza lies a system that manages survival while denying Palestinian sovereignty, argue the authors. The post MAAS Student Layth Malhis writes for The New Arab appeared first on CCAS.
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  • SFS asked Prof. Clarke, an expert in revolutionary movements, a few questions about the current environment in Syria and what the near-term future for the recovering nation looks like. The post SFS asks Prof. Killian Clarke, an expert in revolutionary movements, about the current environment in Syria and what the future for the recovering nation looks like appeared first on CCAS.
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  • MAAS student Karim Salaheddine analyzes the impact of sectarian politics, particularly incentives for resource acquisition, on the way decisions in Lebanon’s energy sector were made. The post MAAS Student Publishes in Mediterranean Politics appeared first on CCAS.
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