Donald Trump’s return to the presidency comes at a tumultuous time in the Middle East. While on the campaign trail, Trump ...

Under past reformist presidents, Iran repeatedly tried to build a grand bargain deal with the United States, entailing ...

The Lebanon Program Advisory Council provides guidance on matters related to the program's strategy, potential areas of focus, and overall direction. Council members bring a wealth of experience in ...

(Washington, D.C.) - After six years as President and CEO, and five years as VP of Policy, Dr. Paul Salem will relocate to the Middle East to assume a new international role for MEI. Salem thanked the ...

The Countering Terrorism & Extremism Program’s Advisory Council is a body of venerable individuals committed to supporting the program’s mission to generate a more locally-rooted understanding of the ...

Dr. Karen E. Young is a political economist focusing on the Gulf, the broader MENA region and the intersection of energy, finance and security. She is a Senior Research Scholar at the Columbia ...

The multiple wars that have erupted since Oct. 7, 2023, have already changed the strategic landscape in the Middle East — and more change is likely to follow.

The generous contributions of MEI members support our research, events, and programming, and advance our mission to promote greater understanding of the Middle East. Individual membership provides ...

MEI’s Development Department works to increase institutional capacity through fundraising, membership, events, grants, and donor management. The Department Intern will assist with all matters related ...

Trump administration may respond to the complex situation in the Middle East by examining the president-elect’s record during ...