Arab Vision Series: Dialogue and Foresight
Work Plan for the “Arab Vision Series: Dialogue and Foresight” (Dec 2025 – mid-2026)
Prepared by: Dr. Nabil Alethari
1. Overview
The Arab Vision Series aims to establish a sustained intellectual platform gathering Arab-American thinkers, academics, activists, and professionals alongside distinguished intellectuals from the MENA region. The series will also invite non-Arab American thinkers, academic institutions, and U.S. government and policy leaders to participate whenever applicable – encouraging a diverse and constructive dialogue that promotes mutual understanding, forward-looking visions, and collaborative engagement on issues shaping both the Arab world and Arab-American communities.
2. Objectives
a. Strengthen the Arab Thought Council’s position in Washington, D.C. as a hub for Arab-American intellectual engagement and policy dialogue.
b. Encourage the exchange of innovative perspectives between Arab, Arab-American, and U.S. thinkers on emerging global and regional challenges.
c. Provide evidence-based insights and strategic recommendations to policymakers, media, and civil-society leaders.
d. Build sustainable bridges between diaspora and homeland institutions through continuous collaboration.
3. Implementation Plan
Format: Monthly in-person or hybrid sessions (panel + roundtable discussion + audience Q&A). Duration: December 2025 – June 2026 (Phase I). Audience: 50–100 participants per event, including Arab-American and non-Arab American experts, with media coverage and livestream access. Venue: Washington, D.C. (rotational venues – community centers, universities, embassies, cultural centers).
4. Tentative Themes and Timeline Month Theme / Discussion Focus Core Speakers (Indicative)
Dec 2025
Impacts of Rapid Political Developments in the U.S. and Geopolitical Consequences for the Palestinian Cause: The Evolving Arab-American Position
Arab-American political analysts, Palestinian rights advocates, U.S. policy experts
Jan 2026
Influence of the New Administration’s Economists, trade experts, business leaders
Immigration, Tariff, and Conflict Policies on Arab-American Economic Standing
Feb 2026
The Future of Political Islam: From Decline to Transformation?
Middle East researchers, reform advocates, political scientists
Mar 2026
Arab-Americans and the Democratic Party: Continuity or Realignment?
Campaign advisors, sociologists, community organizer
Apr 2026
The Arab Intellectual Elite: Strategies for Collective Action Between U.S. and MENA Communities
Arab-American academic networks, MENA think tanks, civic leader
May 2026
AI and the Ambiguous Future: Arabs and the Global Technological Revolution
AI researchers, policy futurists, innovators from the Arab world and U.S. institutions
5. Additional Suggested Topics
• Women and Youth Leadership Across the Arab-American Landscape
• Cultural Diplomacy and the Power of Art in U.S.–Arab Relations
• Climate, Water, and Migration: The Hidden Triad of Arab Challenges
• Rebuilding Trust: Media Narratives and the Arab Image in the West
6. Expected Outputs
• Monthly summary papers (policy notes or dialogue briefs).
• A comprehensive annual report synthesizing conclusions and recommendations.
• Creation of an Arab-American Knowledge Network (AAKN) linking scholars, institutes, and initiatives.
• Media partnerships for coverage and dissemination.
7. Resource and Partnership Plan
Strategic Partners: Arab embassies, U.S. think tanks, universities, cultural centers, and policy institutes.
Funding Sources: Donations and tax exempt money paid for Arab Thought Council DC, sponsorships, grants, and institutional partnerships.
Organizing Team:
▪ Dr. Nabil Alethari – 2nd Vice President, Program Coordinator
▪ Program Heroes: Dr. Tarek Omar, Sari Dajani, Dr. Mones Abo Asab.
▪ Events Moderators.
▪ Media and Outreach Committee
