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 Leadership Team at the Middle East Institute (MEI) is responsible for setting strategic direction, overseeing organizational operations, and ensuring the fulfillment of MEI's mission to enhance understanding of the Middle East among U.S. citizens. This team comprises senior executives who manage development, operations, finance, policy, arts and culture, and communications, working collectively to guide MEI's programs, research initiatives, and public engagement efforts.

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