Center for the Study of Islam & Democracy

CSID is a non-profit organization dedicated to studying Islamic and democratic political thought and merging them into a modern Islamic democratic discourse.

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Join us at the 24th Annual Conference as leading scholars, policymakers, and thought leaders come together to tackle one of the most pressing questions of our time:

Can a world order exist without democracy?

From U.S. strategy in the Muslim world to the future of human rights, governance, and peace in the Middle East, this conference brings critical voices into one room for honest, high-level dialogue.

📍 At Georgetown University, Capitol Campus
📅 Friday, May 15, 2026

Featuring keynote speakers, U.S. senators, and experts across global policy, including voices from Muslim Public Affairs Council and the Middle East Policy Council.

If you care about democracy, global stability, and the future of international order, this is where the conversation starts.

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Co-Sponsored by:

Middle East Policy Council
Alwaleed Center for Muslim-Christian Understanding (ACMCU)
Muslim Public Affairs Council (MPAC)
Islamic Relief (IR)

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CSID-MPAC 23rd Annual Conference https://t.co/WVaxsSLSIz

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23rd Annual CSID-MPAC Conference
May 29 | Washington, DC

Join us for the CSID-MPAC Conference
“Defending Democracy in the Muslim World"

Top voices. Urgent issues. Real solutions.

Register: https://t.co/THxgeYhwDd

#Democracy #HumanRights #CSID2025 #MPAC

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23rd Annual CSID-MPAC Conference
May 29 | Washington, DC

Join us for the CSID-MPAC Conference

"Defending Democracy in the Muslim World"

Top voices. Urgent issues.
Real solutions.

Register: https://t.co/THxgeYhwDd
#Democracy #HumanRights #CSID2025 #MPAC

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23rd Annual CSID-MPAC Conference
 May 29 | Washington, DC
Join us for the CSID-MPAC Conference
"Defending Democracy in the Muslim World" 

Top voices. Urgent issues. Real solutions.

 Register: https://t.co/THxgeYhwDd
#Democracy #HumanRights #CSID2025 #MPAC

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23rd Annual CSID-MPAC Conference
 Join us in Washington, DC on May 29 for the 23rd Annual CSID-MPAC Conference:
"Defending Democracy in the Muslim World: Why Democracy is Crucial in the Age of Global Authoritarianism."

Top scholars, policymakers, and advocates will explore the future of democracy in Syria, Tunisia, Iraq, South Asia, and beyond — and how U.S. foreign policy can rise to the challenge.

Let’s stand together for justice, dignity, and democratic values.

Register now: https://t.co/KJQs9u7ZO4

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🌍 Join the most influential gathering on Islam, Democracy, and Global Authoritarianism at the CSID 23rd Annual Conference in Washington, DC!
Hear from world-renowned scholars, policymakers, and activists as we explore why defending democracy in the Muslim world matters now more than ever.

🗓 Thursday, May 29, 2025
📍 Georgetown Capitol Campus
🎤 Panels, Keynotes, Networking, and more!
🔗 Register now:

https://t.co/9Z6dziekTE

#CSID2025 #DemocracyInIslam #GlobalAuthoritarianism #MPAC #Georgetown #HumanRights #MiddleEastPolicy

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Join us for the CSID-MPAC Conference
"Defending Democracy in the Muslim World" 
Top voices. Urgent issues. Real solutions.
Register now: https://t.co/THxgeYhwDd

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Join us for the CSID 23rd Annual Conference – the world’s leading forum on Islam, Democracy, and the future of freedom in the Muslim world.

With renowned speakers, top policymakers, and global experts, this is your chance to engage in powerful conversations, network with like-minded leaders, and defend democracy in an age of rising authoritarianism.

Thursday, May 29, 2025 | Washington, DC

Register now – seats are limited!
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#CSID2025 #IslamAndDemocracy #DefendDemocracy #MPAC #GlobalPolicy #MuslimWorld

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The Guardian view on Tunisia’s democratic regression: Burying hope where the Arab spring began

Tunisia wasn’t just the birthplace of the Arab spring. In 2021, a decade after the movement swept across the region, it remained a flickering yet precious beacon of democracy when other nations had swiftly fallen into chaos or authoritarianism. Then President Kais Saied staged a self-coup and reversed most of his country’s progress, dismantling institutions and snatching away his compatriots’ hard-won civil liberties.

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📢 Call for Papers Extended!

Join the Center for the Study of Islam and Democracy (CSID) for its 23rd Annual Conference:

🗓️ May 29, 2025
📍 Georgetown Capitol Campus, Washington, DC
🎯 Theme: Defending Democracy in the Muslim World

Submit your abstract by March 31st, 2025 to: 📩 [email protected]

#Democracy #MENA #IslamAndDemocracy #CSID2025

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Calling all scholars! Submit your paper for CSID's 23rd Annual Conference on democracy. #CSID2025 #DefendDemocracy
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📢 Call for Papers!

Join the Center for the Study of Islam and Democracy (CSID) for its 23rd Annual Conference:

🗓️ May 29, 2025
📍 Georgetown Capitol Campus, Washington, DC
🎯 Theme: Defending Democracy in the Muslim World

Submit your abstract by March 20, 2025 to: 📩 [email protected]

#Democracy #MENA #IslamAndDemocracy #CSID2025

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How Kais Saied undermined Tunisia's democratic experience 🇹🇳📉

Hatem Nafti exposes how Tunisia’s democracy is unraveling under Saied’s rule. From political repression and judicial control to conspiracy-driven governance and racial tensions, the book sheds light on the country's shift toward authoritarianism.

📖 Read more: https://t.co/PKCvSck1ia

#Tunisia #KaisSaied #Democracy #HumanRights #MiddleEast

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The CSID calls for the immediate release of Sheikh Rached Ghannouchi, a pivotal figure in Tunisia's democratic journey. His unjust imprisonment is a stark violation of political freedoms and undermines Tunisia's democratic progress. We urge the international community to advocate for his freedom and to support the restoration of democracy and political pluralism in Tunisia. #FreeGhannouchi #Tunisia #HumanRights #Democracy #PoliticalFreedom

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Tunisia Sentences Opposition Leaders, Journalists to Long Prison Terms 🚨

A Tunisian court has sentenced several top politicians, former officials, and journalists to lengthy prison terms in what critics call an effort to silence opposition to President Kais Saied.

Among those sentenced:
🔹 Rached Ghannouchi (Ennahda leader) – 22 years
🔹 Hichem Mechichi (former PM) – 35 years
🔹 Chahrazad Akacha (journalist) – 27 years
🔹 Chadha Haj Mbarak (journalist) – 5 years
🔹 Lazhar Longo & Mohamed Ali Aroui (former officials) – 15 years each

Lawyers and opposition figures denounce the verdicts as politically motivated, accusing Saied of dismantling Tunisia’s democracy and jailing dissenters.

#Tunisia #PressFreedom #HumanRights #Politics

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🚨 Breaking News: Tunisia Sentences Opposition Leaders, Journalists to Long Prison Terms 🚨

A Tunisian court has sentenced several top politicians, former officials, and journalists to lengthy prison terms in what critics call an effort to silence opposition to President Kais Saied.

Among those sentenced:
🔹 Rached Ghannouchi (Ennahda leader) – 22 years
🔹 Hichem Mechichi (former PM) – 35 years
🔹 Chahrazad Akacha (journalist) – 27 years
🔹 Chadha Haj Mbarak (journalist) – 5 years
🔹 Lazhar Longo & Mohamed Ali Aroui (former officials) – 15 years each

Lawyers and opposition figures denounce the verdicts as politically motivated, accusing Saied of dismantling Tunisia’s democracy and jailing dissenters.

Is Tunisia’s democracy at risk? Share your thoughts. #Tunisia #PressFreedom #HumanRights #Politics

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Watch the live webinar
LA COMPÉTENCE UNIVERSELLE EN MATIÈRE DE CRIME DE TORTURE

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The slow death of Tunisia's revolution for democracy

Tunisia's Silent Rebellion 🇹🇳

A nation once hailed as the beacon of the Arab Spring now faces an eerie silence.
Is silence the loudest protest of all? #Tunisia #ArabSpring
https://t.co/DcWontIQKp

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CSID Live Webinar: Severe Violations of Human Rights of Political Detainees in Tunisia

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