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Established in Washington, DC, since 1946 the Middle East Institute has worked on increasing knowledge of the Middle East among US citizens and on promoting understanding between the peoples of the Middle East and America.

As the Iran war continues to impact the Gulf, MEI was honored to welcome Her Excellency Sheikha Al-Zain Al-Sabah, Ambass...
07/31/2026

As the Iran war continues to impact the Gulf, MEI was honored to welcome Her Excellency Sheikha Al-Zain Al-Sabah, Ambassador of Kuwait to the United States, for a roundtable on how Kuwait is navigating the conflict. She discussed Kuwait’s resilience amid a rapidly evolving regional environment, the decades-long strong US-Kuwaiti partnership, and the country’s commitment to stability and diplomacy. Ambassador Al-Sabah also highlighted continuing economic opportunities — including this month’s signing of a $16 billion pipeline deal between the Kuwaiti Petroleum Corporation and American firms, the largest foreign direct investment in Kuwaiti history — as well as Kuwait’s focus on innovation and economic diversification, spanning artificial intelligence, medicine, and other sectors, to build a robust future for the country’s young population.

07/30/2026

TICKETS ARE LIVE — Sons of Yusuf live at MEI
Kuwaiti hip-hop duo Sons of Yusuf are bringing “Arabhop” to DC — rap fused with traditional Arabic instruments, poetry, and storytelling — for one night only.

40M+ organic YouTube views. Praised by CNN and Al Jazeera. Grammy-considered. Now live at MEI.

MEI Art Gallery, 1763 N St NW, Washington DC
August 7, 2026, @ 7:00–8:00 PM
This is the closing celebration of "Beyond the Weave: Contemporary Dialogues with Al Sadu" — and it’s part of our First Friday celebration.

Space is limited so grab your ticket before they’re gone: https://mei.edu/events/sons-of-yusuf/

07/21/2026

A Strategy to Win in Lebanon, a new report by the Middle East Institute, outlines an actionable roadmap to secure a sovereign Lebanon, lock in US gains against Iran, and permanently end the Israel-Lebanon conflict.

Dr. Kenneth M. Pollack, MEI's VP for Policy, lays out what steps Beirut and Washington must take to disarm Hizballah in that pursuit.

Find the full report here: https://mei.edu/a-strategy-to-win-in-lebanon/

07/20/2026

MEI hosted a press briefing to announce its new report, "A Strategy to Win in Lebanon." At the event, MEI's Kenneth Pollack and Fadi Nicholas Nassar made the case for why Lebanon is at a strategic turning point — and why now is the moment for the US to act.
Read the full report: https://mei.edu/a-strategy-to-win-in-lebanon/

07/15/2026

How can the US win in Lebanon?

A new Middle East Institute report edited by Fadi Nicholas Nassar, details the concrete steps needed to secure a sovereign Lebanon, lock in US gains against Iran, and permanently end the Israel-Lebanon conflict.

Read now: https://mei.edu/a-strategy-to-win-in-lebanon/

Wishing everyone a safe and joyful holiday weekend as we mark 250 years of American independence. At the Middle East Ins...
07/04/2026

Wishing everyone a safe and joyful holiday weekend as we mark 250 years of American independence. At the Middle East Institute, we’re proud to work with US and regional government officials, military leaders, policy experts, and engaged citizens to strengthen the partnerships that advance shared security, prosperity, and opportunity.

Here’s to celebrating America’s enduring spirit and the relationships that continue to shape a stronger future together. Happy Independence Day!

In the aftermath of the US-Israeli war with Iran, one of the thorniest issues facing Washington will be how to ensure an...
07/02/2026

In the aftermath of the US-Israeli war with Iran, one of the thorniest issues facing Washington will be how to ensure and verify that Tehran's ballistic missile arsenal remains significantly reduced from its prewar size. A new report by Chuck Freilich proposes a way of doing this: the Strategic Verification Model. Find the full report: https://mei.edu/report/a-post-war-model-for-verifying-irans-missile-arsenal/

MEI brought together leading voices on Iran's humanitarian crisis. While not a new phenomenon, it is one that threatens ...
06/26/2026

MEI brought together leading voices on Iran's humanitarian crisis. While not a new phenomenon, it is one that threatens to accelerate to terrifying levels following the regime's unprecedented, violent crackdown on protesters in January 2026 and the war with the United States and Israel that has left the regime clinging to power by any means necessary. In the first panel, experts analyzed the situation on the ground in Iran after nearly four months of war. The second panel featured firsthand testimonials from Iranian-Americans held in Evin Prison, Iran's most notorious detention facility.

Watch the full event: https://mei.edu/events/the-islamic-republics-war-on-its-own-people/

The impact of the 2026 Iran war so far has been a net negative on US national security interests and regional stability....
06/18/2026

The impact of the 2026 Iran war so far has been a net negative on US national security interests and regional stability. It remains to be seen whether the diplomatic framework the Trump administration has developed will yield positive outcomes for the rest of the Middle East. MEI's Brian Katulis and Athena Masthoff argue that the Trump administration should develop a more proactive strategy to engage partners in the region and advance regional cooperation and integration.

Read the full article: https://mei.edu/publication/iran-whats-next-for-us-policy-as-the-region-seeks-to-move-on/

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