Founded in 1946, the Middle East Institute (MEI) is the oldest Washington, DC-based institution dedicated exclusively to the study of the Middle East. Its founders, scholar George Camp Keiser and former US Secretary of State Christian Herter laid out a simple mandate: “to increase knowledge of the Middle East among the citizens of the United States and to promote a better understanding between the people of these two areas.” MEI is a respected, non-partisan voice in the field of Middle East studies.

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The Director Level Positions at the Middle East Institute are responsible for leading and managing their respective programs, which include strategic technologies, cyber security, regional studies, education, arts and culture, and strategic foresight. They ensure the development and execution of programmatic initiatives, research, and events that align with MEI's mission to enhance understanding and knowledge of the Middle East.

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