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"The history of the last 100 years in the region is the struggle of everyday people in almost every country to reclaim their state, to live a dignified life, to have justice," Fawaz Gerges tells host Gönül Tol on this episode of Rethinking Democracy. mei.edu/multimedia/pod…

I enjoyed appearing on Brian Katulis podcast where we discussed #Saudi Vision 2030, President Trump’s visit to the kingdom, developments in Gaza, Syria and relations with Iran. We even touched on how I became a fan of New York Jets & Nirvana ! Middle East Institute youtu.be/Ffl7cp1PNtM?si…

"Compute, not crude, is going to be the central pillar of the US-Gulf relationship," CNBC quotes Mohammed Soliman from the latest episode of Middle East Focus. Listen to the full episode at the link below or wherever you get your podcasts! mei.edu/multimedia/pod…

“As far as we’re concerned, this is certainly not the way forward,” Spokesperson for the Saudi Arabian Embassy in the US Fahad Nazer فهد ناظر tells Brian Katulis on this week’s episode of Taking the Edge Off the Middle East. Central to their conversation is the deepening crisis in Gaza,

“The ceasefire agreement that ended the war must be framed as a decisive window for Lebanon to complete Hezbollah’s disarmament — anything less risks another military confrontation Lebanon cannot afford,” MEI's F. Nicholas Nassar tells Arab News. arabnews.com/node/2602393/m…

"Backchannels are one of the most important tools you have," Ambassador Dennis Ross, former US Middle East Envoy, tells host Brian Katulis in a recent episode of Taking the Edge Off the Middle East. Ambassador Ross shares candid reflections from his time at the center of

"The PKK hasnt emerged in a vacuum. It emerged in response to oppression of Kurdish democratic demands. That’s why it’s important to make sure what follows the PKK’s decision to dissolve is a set of reforms that will provide a democratic opening," MEI's Gönül Tol tells DW News.

The Middle East Institute Arts and Culture Center is pleased to invite you to a special event featuring acclaimed author and literary scholar Azar Nafisi, best known for her international bestseller Reading Lolita in Tehran. In a one-on-one conversation with Leeya Mehta, director

"Trump’s shortcomings on some foreign policy issues could affect how seriously America’s friends and foes alike take his efforts in the region," Brian Katulis writes in his weekly column, Making Sense: A Weekly Take on US Foreign Policy." mei.edu/publications/t…

The Middle East Institute (MEI) is delighted to welcome Natan Sachs as a Senior Fellow, starting September 2. Dr. Sachs is a leading expert on Israeli foreign policy and domestic politics, and US-Middle East policy, especially toward Israel. He previously served as Director of

"With the US determined to minimize its investments in the Middle East and with NATO distracted in Europe, the prospect for stabilizing one of the thorniest conflict theaters in recent history should be a no-brainer," Charles Lister writes. atlanticcouncil.org/content-series…

Get exclusive insight into Syria's transformation as it pivots toward the West, with US and EU sanctions now suspended. Charles Lister and Amb. Robert Ford break down one of the most significant geopolitical realignments in the region in years. Tune in⬇️ mei.edu/events/syrias-…