For over a decade, US presidents have sought to deemphasize the Middle East and turn America’s strategic focus to other, ostensibly more important global priorities. Such thinking, however, ...

This individual is a guest contributor. MEI is not able to assist with contact requests. Under past reformist presidents, Iran repeatedly tried to build a grand bargain deal with the United States, ...

While Egypt is not in the direct line of fire in the US-Israeli war with Iran, its economy is acutely vulnerable to the ...

Join us this First Friday from 6:00–8:00 PM for our Open House and experience Beyond the Weave: Contemporary Dialogues with AlSadu as part of Art Walk Dupont. This compelling exhibition has been ...

It appears that Donald Trump’s Iran policy has shifted from “maximum pressure” to “maximum uncertainty,” with Washington sending mixed messages in the aftermath of the US president’s decision to ...

MEI Senior Fellow Lucy Kurtzer-Ellenbogen joins hosts Alistair Taylor and Matthew Czekaj to discuss the latest developments in Gaza. Nearly four months after the Israeli government and Hamas agreed to ...

Trump Planned for Pressure on Iran, but Not the Global and Domestic Blowback The limelight for American foreign policy shifts to Beijing this month, where US President Donald Trump and Chinese ...

After a decade of post-Arab Spring isolation, Turkey’s leaders have recognized that their ambition to position the country as an agenda-setter on the world stage requires active engagement in all ...

Nearly two months into the Iran war, US President Donald Trump has announced an indefinite extension of the cease-fire between Washington and Tehran, even as control of the Strait of Hormuz remains ...

Middle East Institute 1763 N St NW Washington, District of Columbia 20036 This panel will feature opening remarks from President of the Middle East Institute, Amb. Stuart E. Jones (ret.). This event ...

As Lebanese, Israeli, and American teams prepare for their first-ever trilateral leaders summit, it is time to reflect on this opportunity and lessons from the past. Most Lebanese have yearned for ...

Last Thursday, the US announced a 10-day ceasefire “to enable peace negotiations between Israel and Lebanon”. The State Department statement – reportedly agreed to by both governments – marked a ...