Arab Center for Research and Policy Studies
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The Arab Center for Research and Policy Studies is an independent research institute and think tank for the study of history and social sciences, with particular emphasis on the applied social sciences.
The #Arab_Center for Research and Policy Studies invites you to the twelfth annual #Gulf_Studies_Forum.
🗓 13–14 December 2025
📍 Held in-person at the #ACRPS Cultural Building, Doha
🗓 13–14 December 2025
📍 Held in-person at the #ACRPS Cultural Building, Doha
December 9, 2025 at 8:07 AM
The #Arab_Center for Research and Policy Studies invites you to the twelfth annual #Gulf_Studies_Forum.
🗓 13–14 December 2025
📍 Held in-person at the #ACRPS Cultural Building, Doha
🗓 13–14 December 2025
📍 Held in-person at the #ACRPS Cultural Building, Doha
The #ACRPS Gulf and Arab Peninsula Studies Unit is holding its twelfth annual Gulf Studies Forum in Doha from 13-14 December 2025.
🔗 For more details: acr.ps/1L9BPy1
🔗 For more details: acr.ps/1L9BPy1
Twelfth Annual Gulf Studies Forum
The ACRPS Gulf and Arab Peninsula Studies Unit is holding its twelfth annual Gulf Studies Forum in Doha from 13-14 December 2025
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December 7, 2025 at 10:24 AM
The #ACRPS Gulf and Arab Peninsula Studies Unit is holding its twelfth annual Gulf Studies Forum in Doha from 13-14 December 2025.
🔗 For more details: acr.ps/1L9BPy1
🔗 For more details: acr.ps/1L9BPy1
📘 The ACRPS and the Doha Institute have published the 74th issue of Siyasat Arabiya, a peer-reviewed political science and international relations journal.
Read about the new issue here ⤵️
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Read about the new issue here ⤵️
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November 17, 2025 at 12:30 PM
📘 The ACRPS and the Doha Institute have published the 74th issue of Siyasat Arabiya, a peer-reviewed political science and international relations journal.
Read about the new issue here ⤵️
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Read about the new issue here ⤵️
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The Iranian Studies Unit Fifth Annual Conference, titled “Iran and the Changing Strategic Landscape of the Middle East” commenced on Wednesday, 17 September 2025.
🔗For more details: acr.ps/1L9GPRF
🔗For more details: acr.ps/1L9GPRF
Launch of the ACRPS Iranian Studies Unit Fifth Annual Conference, "Iran and the Changing Strategic Landscape of the Middle East”
The Iranian Studies Unit Fifth Annual Conference, titled "Iran and the Changing Strategic Landscape of the Middle East” commenced on Wednesday, 17 September 2025
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September 18, 2025 at 6:29 AM
The Iranian Studies Unit Fifth Annual Conference, titled “Iran and the Changing Strategic Landscape of the Middle East” commenced on Wednesday, 17 September 2025.
🔗For more details: acr.ps/1L9GPRF
🔗For more details: acr.ps/1L9GPRF
The #Arab_Center for Research and Policy Studies #Iranian_Studies_Unit is holding its Fifth Annual Conference, titled “Iran and the Changing Strategic Landscape of the #Middle_East,” on 17-18 September 2025.
🔗 For more details: acr.ps/1L9GPCR
🔗 For more details: acr.ps/1L9GPCR
The Iranian Studies Unit Annual Conference, "Iran and the Changing Strategic Landscape of the Middle East”
The Arab Center for Research and Policy Studies Iranian Studies Unit  is holding its Fifth Annual Conference, titled "Iran and the Changing Strategic Landscape of the Middle East,” on 1...
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September 8, 2025 at 6:30 AM
The #Arab_Center for Research and Policy Studies #Iranian_Studies_Unit is holding its Fifth Annual Conference, titled “Iran and the Changing Strategic Landscape of the #Middle_East,” on 17-18 September 2025.
🔗 For more details: acr.ps/1L9GPCR
🔗 For more details: acr.ps/1L9GPCR
📘 The #ACRPS and the Doha Institute have published the 72nd issue of #Siyasat_Arabiya, a peer-reviewed #political_science and international relations journal.
Read about the new issue here ⤵️
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Read about the new issue here ⤵️
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September 2, 2025 at 12:07 PM
📘 The #ACRPS and the Doha Institute have published the 72nd issue of #Siyasat_Arabiya, a peer-reviewed #political_science and international relations journal.
Read about the new issue here ⤵️
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Read about the new issue here ⤵️
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📣 Announcement
Applications for the seventh round of the #ACRPS #Winter_School, titled "The ‘Post-Liberal Moment’: A Paradigm Shift or a Passing Trend?", are now being reviewed on a rolling basis.
For submission and more details: acr.ps/1L9zS5a
Applications for the seventh round of the #ACRPS #Winter_School, titled "The ‘Post-Liberal Moment’: A Paradigm Shift or a Passing Trend?", are now being reviewed on a rolling basis.
For submission and more details: acr.ps/1L9zS5a
August 28, 2025 at 12:16 PM
📣 Announcement
Applications for the seventh round of the #ACRPS #Winter_School, titled "The ‘Post-Liberal Moment’: A Paradigm Shift or a Passing Trend?", are now being reviewed on a rolling basis.
For submission and more details: acr.ps/1L9zS5a
Applications for the seventh round of the #ACRPS #Winter_School, titled "The ‘Post-Liberal Moment’: A Paradigm Shift or a Passing Trend?", are now being reviewed on a rolling basis.
For submission and more details: acr.ps/1L9zS5a
📘 The Arab Center for Research and Policy Studies and the Doha Institute for Graduate Studies have published the 53rd issue (Summer 2025) of the quarterly peer-reviewed journal Omran, dedicated to the social sciences.
🔗 Read more about it here ⤵️
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🔗 Read more about it here ⤵️
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August 28, 2025 at 12:14 PM
📘 The Arab Center for Research and Policy Studies and the Doha Institute for Graduate Studies have published the 53rd issue (Summer 2025) of the quarterly peer-reviewed journal Omran, dedicated to the social sciences.
🔗 Read more about it here ⤵️
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🔗 Read more about it here ⤵️
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📝 This #situation_assessment reviews developments regarding the Lebanese government’s approval of the provisions of the #American plan, which includes stabilizing the ceasefire with #Israel and disarming #Hezbollah.
🔗 Read the full situation assessment: acr.ps/1L9GP26
🔗 Read the full situation assessment: acr.ps/1L9GP26
August 14, 2025 at 1:17 PM
📝 This #situation_assessment reviews developments regarding the Lebanese government’s approval of the provisions of the #American plan, which includes stabilizing the ceasefire with #Israel and disarming #Hezbollah.
🔗 Read the full situation assessment: acr.ps/1L9GP26
🔗 Read the full situation assessment: acr.ps/1L9GP26
📣 Announcement
The online application for the seventh round of the #ACRPS #Winter_School, titled "The ‘Post-Liberal Moment’: A Paradigm Shift or a Passing Trend?", remains open.
🔴 Note: The submission deadline has been extended until 22 August 2025.
For submission and more details: acr.ps/1L9zS5a
The online application for the seventh round of the #ACRPS #Winter_School, titled "The ‘Post-Liberal Moment’: A Paradigm Shift or a Passing Trend?", remains open.
🔴 Note: The submission deadline has been extended until 22 August 2025.
For submission and more details: acr.ps/1L9zS5a
July 23, 2025 at 9:54 AM
📣 Announcement
The online application for the seventh round of the #ACRPS #Winter_School, titled "The ‘Post-Liberal Moment’: A Paradigm Shift or a Passing Trend?", remains open.
🔴 Note: The submission deadline has been extended until 22 August 2025.
For submission and more details: acr.ps/1L9zS5a
The online application for the seventh round of the #ACRPS #Winter_School, titled "The ‘Post-Liberal Moment’: A Paradigm Shift or a Passing Trend?", remains open.
🔴 Note: The submission deadline has been extended until 22 August 2025.
For submission and more details: acr.ps/1L9zS5a
📝This analysis argues that #Washington and #Tel_Aviv consistently misread the #ideological depth and structural entrenchment of the #Islamic_Republic and its regional alliances, especially the so-called "Axis of #Resistance.".
🔗 Read the full policy analysis: acr.ps/1L9GPm2
🔗 Read the full policy analysis: acr.ps/1L9GPm2
July 6, 2025 at 1:46 PM
📝This analysis argues that #Washington and #Tel_Aviv consistently misread the #ideological depth and structural entrenchment of the #Islamic_Republic and its regional alliances, especially the so-called "Axis of #Resistance.".
🔗 Read the full policy analysis: acr.ps/1L9GPm2
🔗 Read the full policy analysis: acr.ps/1L9GPm2
📘The #Arab_Center for Research and Policy Studies and the #Doha_Institute for Graduate Studies have published the 10th issue (Spring 2025), of #Hikama, the biannual peer-reviewed public administration and public policy journal.
Read more about the new issue here⤵️
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Read more about the new issue here⤵️
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June 16, 2025 at 1:14 PM
📘The #Arab_Center for Research and Policy Studies and the #Doha_Institute for Graduate Studies have published the 10th issue (Spring 2025), of #Hikama, the biannual peer-reviewed public administration and public policy journal.
Read more about the new issue here⤵️
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Read more about the new issue here⤵️
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📝 This #study explores the life and writings of Mansur al-Khariji, an Omani sailor and scribe in the early 20th century, and how his oceanic experiences offer a unique lens on Gulf history. Through his personal memoirs.
🔗 Read the full study: acr.ps/1L9zSdc
🔗 Read the full study: acr.ps/1L9zSdc
June 12, 2025 at 1:09 PM
📝 This #study explores the life and writings of Mansur al-Khariji, an Omani sailor and scribe in the early 20th century, and how his oceanic experiences offer a unique lens on Gulf history. Through his personal memoirs.
🔗 Read the full study: acr.ps/1L9zSdc
🔗 Read the full study: acr.ps/1L9zSdc
🧾 This paper explores the #economic dynamics and #strategic implications of modern #Trade_Wars, examining their causes, mechanisms, and impact on #global_markets. 👇
🔗 Read the full analysis here: acr.ps/1L9zRse
🔗 Read the full analysis here: acr.ps/1L9zRse
May 27, 2025 at 12:52 PM
🧾 This paper explores the #economic dynamics and #strategic implications of modern #Trade_Wars, examining their causes, mechanisms, and impact on #global_markets. 👇
🔗 Read the full analysis here: acr.ps/1L9zRse
🔗 Read the full analysis here: acr.ps/1L9zRse
📘 The #ACRPS and the #Doha_Institute for Graduate Studies have published the 71st issue of the bimonthly peer-reviewed political science and international relations journal, #SiyasatArabiya.
🔗 Read more about it here ⤵️
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🔗 Read more about it here ⤵️
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May 26, 2025 at 10:59 AM
📘 The #ACRPS and the #Doha_Institute for Graduate Studies have published the 71st issue of the bimonthly peer-reviewed political science and international relations journal, #SiyasatArabiya.
🔗 Read more about it here ⤵️
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🔗 Read more about it here ⤵️
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📘 The #Arab_Center for Research and Policy Studies and the #Doha_Institute for Graduate Studies have published the 52nd issue (Spring 2025) of the quarterly peer-reviewed journal #Omran, dedicated to the social sciences.
🔗 Read more about it here ⤵️
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🔗 Read more about it here ⤵️
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May 25, 2025 at 1:51 PM
📘 The #Arab_Center for Research and Policy Studies and the #Doha_Institute for Graduate Studies have published the 52nd issue (Spring 2025) of the quarterly peer-reviewed journal #Omran, dedicated to the social sciences.
🔗 Read more about it here ⤵️
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🔗 Read more about it here ⤵️
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📝 #Trump’s Gulf tour showed his “America First” style with big trade deals and key meetings, including with Syria’s president. It may affect U.S. ties with the #Gulf, China, and regional issues like #Gaza and #Israel.
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🔗 To read the full Situation Assessment: acr.ps/1L9zRZb
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🔗 To read the full Situation Assessment: acr.ps/1L9zRZb
May 22, 2025 at 11:45 AM
📝 #Trump’s Gulf tour showed his “America First” style with big trade deals and key meetings, including with Syria’s president. It may affect U.S. ties with the #Gulf, China, and regional issues like #Gaza and #Israel.
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🔗 To read the full Situation Assessment: acr.ps/1L9zRZb
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🔗 To read the full Situation Assessment: acr.ps/1L9zRZb
📢 Call for Applications
The #ACRPS is welcoming applications for its seventh International #Winter_School titled "The ‘Post-Liberal Moment’: A Paradigm Shift or a Passing Trend?".
🗓 Application deadline: 15 July 2025
More details⤵️
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The #ACRPS is welcoming applications for its seventh International #Winter_School titled "The ‘Post-Liberal Moment’: A Paradigm Shift or a Passing Trend?".
🗓 Application deadline: 15 July 2025
More details⤵️
acr.ps/1L9zS5a
May 20, 2025 at 7:06 AM
📢 Call for Applications
The #ACRPS is welcoming applications for its seventh International #Winter_School titled "The ‘Post-Liberal Moment’: A Paradigm Shift or a Passing Trend?".
🗓 Application deadline: 15 July 2025
More details⤵️
acr.ps/1L9zS5a
The #ACRPS is welcoming applications for its seventh International #Winter_School titled "The ‘Post-Liberal Moment’: A Paradigm Shift or a Passing Trend?".
🗓 Application deadline: 15 July 2025
More details⤵️
acr.ps/1L9zS5a
📝 This study highlights the significance of #space as a narrative component capable of opening up a text to various possibilities. As such, the text is treated as a critical roadmap capable of producing meaning and #knowledge. 👇
🔗 Read the full paper here: acr.ps/1L9zSlg
🔗 Read the full paper here: acr.ps/1L9zSlg
May 13, 2025 at 12:45 PM
📝 This study highlights the significance of #space as a narrative component capable of opening up a text to various possibilities. As such, the text is treated as a critical roadmap capable of producing meaning and #knowledge. 👇
🔗 Read the full paper here: acr.ps/1L9zSlg
🔗 Read the full paper here: acr.ps/1L9zSlg
📘 The #Arab_Center_for_Research and Policy Studies and the #Doha_Institute for Graduate Studies have published Issue 18 (January/February 2025) of the peer-reviewed journal #Al-Muntaqa: New Perspectives on Arab Studies.
Read more about the new issue⤵️
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Read more about the new issue⤵️
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May 5, 2025 at 9:38 AM
📘 The #Arab_Center_for_Research and Policy Studies and the #Doha_Institute for Graduate Studies have published Issue 18 (January/February 2025) of the peer-reviewed journal #Al-Muntaqa: New Perspectives on Arab Studies.
Read more about the new issue⤵️
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Read more about the new issue⤵️
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📣 The #ACRPS is pleased to welcome applications for its Fifth #Conference_for_Arab_Graduate_Students in #Western_Universities, to be held from 11–13 April 2026.
🗓️ Deadline to submit proposals: 1 September 2025
More details about the requirements here:
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🗓️ Deadline to submit proposals: 1 September 2025
More details about the requirements here:
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March 25, 2025 at 10:38 AM
📣 The #ACRPS is pleased to welcome applications for its Fifth #Conference_for_Arab_Graduate_Students in #Western_Universities, to be held from 11–13 April 2026.
🗓️ Deadline to submit proposals: 1 September 2025
More details about the requirements here:
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🗓️ Deadline to submit proposals: 1 September 2025
More details about the requirements here:
acr.ps/1L9zQRk
📝 This article explores the evolution of the concept of #genocide in #international_law, from its absence in legal terminology before the mid-20th century to its formal adoption by the #United_Nations in the aftermath of World War II.
🔗 Read the full article: acr.ps/1L9zRjP
🔗 Read the full article: acr.ps/1L9zRjP
March 23, 2025 at 6:51 AM
📝 This article explores the evolution of the concept of #genocide in #international_law, from its absence in legal terminology before the mid-20th century to its formal adoption by the #United_Nations in the aftermath of World War II.
🔗 Read the full article: acr.ps/1L9zRjP
🔗 Read the full article: acr.ps/1L9zRjP
📢 Job Vacancy Announcement
We’re looking for a strategic thinker to help shape Arabic-language knowledge solutions. Your role will focus on evaluating business potential, identifying target audiences, and developing go-to-market strategies.
🔗 Apply here: acr.ps/1L9zRlQ
We’re looking for a strategic thinker to help shape Arabic-language knowledge solutions. Your role will focus on evaluating business potential, identifying target audiences, and developing go-to-market strategies.
🔗 Apply here: acr.ps/1L9zRlQ
March 20, 2025 at 7:56 AM
📢 Job Vacancy Announcement
We’re looking for a strategic thinker to help shape Arabic-language knowledge solutions. Your role will focus on evaluating business potential, identifying target audiences, and developing go-to-market strategies.
🔗 Apply here: acr.ps/1L9zRlQ
We’re looking for a strategic thinker to help shape Arabic-language knowledge solutions. Your role will focus on evaluating business potential, identifying target audiences, and developing go-to-market strategies.
🔗 Apply here: acr.ps/1L9zRlQ
📖✨ Sectarianism Without Sects is a major theoretical and historical study on the transformation of social sectarianism into political sectarianism across the Arab world by Azmi Bishara.
📚 Read more: 🔗 acr.ps/1L9zQkO
📚 Read more: 🔗 acr.ps/1L9zQkO
March 16, 2025 at 10:20 AM
📖✨ Sectarianism Without Sects is a major theoretical and historical study on the transformation of social sectarianism into political sectarianism across the Arab world by Azmi Bishara.
📚 Read more: 🔗 acr.ps/1L9zQkO
📚 Read more: 🔗 acr.ps/1L9zQkO
🔴 ‘#Sectarianism Without Sects’ by #Azmi_Bishara, published by #Hurst_Publishers, analyses the transformation of social #sectarianism into political #sectarianism across the #Arab_world. 👇
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Sectarianism Without Sects | Hurst Publishers
Translated by Chris Hitchcock A rigorous exploration of the roots of sectarianism in the Middle East, analysing how the social category of sect has been reinvented as a basis for political identity.
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March 16, 2025 at 6:14 AM
🔴 ‘#Sectarianism Without Sects’ by #Azmi_Bishara, published by #Hurst_Publishers, analyses the transformation of social #sectarianism into political #sectarianism across the #Arab_world. 👇
🔗 acr.ps/1L9zQkO
🔗 acr.ps/1L9zQkO