NEW YORK — Marking the sixth anniversary of the Abraham Accords, the American Jewish Committee (AJC) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening and expanding the landmark agreements that normalized relations between Israel and several Arab nations, describing the accords as a transformative development for the Middle East.

In a statement issued on the anniversary, Anne Dreazen, Vice President of AJC’s Center for a New Middle East, said the accords had reshaped regional dynamics by fostering cooperation, dialogue, and economic partnerships between Israel, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, and Morocco.

Dreazen noted that AJC had spent decades cultivating relationships with leaders across the Arab world before the signing ceremony at the White House in 2020, helping lay the groundwork for a new era of engagement and collaboration.

Building the Next Phase

Dreazen said AJC is now focused on advancing the next phase of regional integration through its Center for a New Middle East, which works to promote diplomacy, strategic partnerships, and people-to-people connections. The organization leverages its global network of 40 offices and partnerships across six continents to support these efforts.

The Gulf: UAE, Bahrain, and Abu Dhabi

Highlighting recent initiatives, Dreazen pointed to a new partnership between AJC and the Emirates Scholar Center for Research and Studies in the United Arab Emirates aimed at promoting interfaith dialogue and regional cooperation. She also emphasized the role of AJC Abu Dhabi — described as the only permanent presence of an American Jewish organization in the Gulf — in deepening Arab-Jewish understanding under the leadership of newly appointed Director Ambassador Marcy Grossman.

In Bahrain, AJC representatives, including Chief Policy and Political Affairs Officer Jason Isaacson, met with government officials and civil society leaders in June to discuss regional security and cooperation. The meetings also coincided with engagements linked to the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) Manama Dialogue.

Morocco: Education and Interfaith Dialogue

In Morocco, AJC partnered with the American Sephardi Federation and Association Mimouna to organize a gathering of educators focused on Holocaust and genocide education, as well as Muslim-Jewish dialogue. The initiative was followed by the AJC-Mimouna Michael Sachs Fellowship, which brought together academics from the United States, Israel, Morocco, and other countries in the region.

Dreazen said additional diplomatic, business, and civil society initiatives are already underway as part of AJC’s broader effort to support regional engagement and cooperation.

About the Author

Anne Dreazen

Vice President, Center for a New Middle East (CNME) at AJC

Vice President of the Center for a New Middle East (CNME) at AJC, where she works to strengthen regional cooperation, economic integration, and people-to-people partnerships between Israel and its neighbors. She brings more than 15 years of experience in U.S. Middle East policy, including senior roles at the Department of Defense, where she most recently served as Principal Director for Middle East Policy. Her work has centered on defense diplomacy, crisis response, and building trusted partnerships with regional leaders. She is motivated by the belief that durable security and prosperity come from pragmatic collaboration and smart, long-term investment in people, partnerships, and ideas. At CNME, she focuses on translating vision into measurable impact — advancing initiatives that create stability, unlock opportunity, and deliver real returns for the region.

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