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 Scholars and Fellows Team at the Middle East Institute comprises a distinguished group of experts and thought leaders specializing in various areas, including national security, economics, energy, Israeli affairs, and counterterrorism. This team conducts in-depth research, publishes scholarly articles, hosts discussions, and provides expert analysis to foster greater understanding of Middle Eastern affairs and inform U.S. policy decisions.

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