MEI Programs Department
The Middle East Institute is a catalyst for dialogue, exposing different communities to diverse ideas.
Americans are keenly interested in the Middle East. As an independent voice, MEI uses a variety of unique assets to promote the work of talented scholars and engage our US and international public. MEI invites experts from the Middle East to address our conferences because Americans need to hear the region’s authentic voices. We employ state of the art technology to ensure speakers are heard across the nation.
MEI's audience is global, engaging with opinion leaders and policymakers, diplomats and executives, teachers and students, elected officials and common citizens.
MEI programs deal with current events and complex issues of the region -- from book launches to policy presentations by newsmakers and cultural series in MEI's Islamic Garden.
Upcoming Events
The Iranian Nuclear Challenge
MEI is honored to host Efraim Inbar, to discuss "The Iranian Nuclear Challenge."
Efraim Inbar is a Professor in Political Studies at Bar-Ilan University and the Director of its Begin-Sadat (BESA) Center for Strategic Studies.
The MEI Boardman Room
1761 N Street, NW
Washington, DC 20036
"The Arab Center: The Promise of Moderation"
MEI is honored to host Marwan Muasher, World Bank Senior Vice President of External Affairs, to discuss his new book, "The Arab Center: The Promise of Moderation."
Book Description:
The MEI Boardman Room
1761 N Street, NW
Washington, DC 20036
“The Strongest Tribe: War, Politics, and the Endgame in Iraq”
Middle East Institute is honored to host Bing West, to discuss his new book, “The Strongest Tribe: War, Politics, and the Endgame in Iraq.”
About the Book:
From a universally respected combat journalist, a gripping history based on five years of front-line reporting about how the war was turned around–and the choice now facing America
The MEI Boardman Room
1761 N Street, NW
Washington, DC 20036
"Translating Libya: The Modern Libyan Short Story"
MEI is honored to host Ethan Chorin, to discuss his new book, "Translating Libya: The Modern Libyan Short Story."
About the book:
The MEI Boardman Room
1761 N Street, NW
Washington, DC 20036
"Dubai & Co.: Global Strategies for Doing Business in the Gulf States"
MEI is honored to host Aamir Rehman, to discuss his book, "Dubai & Co.: Global Strategies for Doing Business in the Gulf States"
Book Synopsis:
Why Dubai?
The MEI Boardman Room
1761 N Street, NW
Washington, DC 20036
"A Path Out of the Desert: A Grand Strategy for America in the Middle East"
MEI is honored to host Kenneth Pollack, to discuss his new book,
"A Path Out of the Desert: A Grand Strategy for America in the Middle East."
About the Book:
The MEI Boardman Room
1761 N Street, NW
Washington, DC 20036
“Arabian Knight: Colonel Bill Eddy USMC and the Rise of American Power in the Middle East”
MEI is honored to host Thomas W. Lippman, MEI Adjucnt Scholar to discuss his new book, “Arabian Knight: Colonel Bill Eddy USMC and the Rise of American Power in the Middle East.”
About the Book:
The MEI Boardman Room
1761 N Street, NW
Washington, DC 20036
"America's Midlife Crisis: The Future of a Troubled Superpower"
Middle East Institute is honored to host Gary Weaver and Adam Mendelson, Managing Editor of The Middle East Journal, to discuss their new book, "America's Midlife Crisis: The Future of a Troubled Superpower."
About the Book:
The MEI Boardman Room
1761 N Street, NW
Washington, DC 20036
"Crossed Swords: Pakistan, Its Army, and the Wars Within."
Middle East Institute is honored to host Shuja Nawaz, to discuss his new book, "Crossed Swords: Pakistan, Its Army, and the Wars Within."
About the Book:
The MEI Boardman Room
1761 N Street, NW
Washington, DC 20036
"How Terrorist Groups End: Lessons for Countering al-Qaeda,"
MEI is honored to host Seth Jones and Martin Libicki, to discuss their new Rand Corp. report,"How Terrorist Groups End: Lessons for Countering al-Qaeda."
About the Report:
The MEI Boardman Room
1761 N Street, NW
Washington, DC 20036
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