Firas Maksad

Firas Maksad is currently serving as the Senior Director for Strategic Outreach and Senior Fellow at the Middle East Institute since March 2021. In addition, Firas is the Founder & Director of Global Policy Associates (GPA), a firm focused on US - Middle East relations. Firas is also an Adjunct Professor at George Washington University, teaching graduate level courses at the Elliott School of International Affairs. With a background in government affairs consulting, political risk analysis, and research, Firas brings a wealth of experience and expertise in shaping US foreign policy in the Middle East region.