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
“Prophets and Princes - Saudi Arabia from Muhammad to the Present”
MEI is honored to host Mark Weston, to discuss his new book, “Prophets and Princes – Saudi Arabia from Muhammad to the Present.”
About the Book:
The MEI Boardman Room
1761 N Street, NW
Washington, DC 20036
"Human Intelligence, Counterterrorism, and National Leadership: A Practical Guide."
MEI is honored to host Gary Berntsen, a 20-year veteran in the CIA's clandestine service, to discuss his new book, "Human Intelligence, Counterterrorism, and National Leadership: A Practical Guide."
About the Book:
The MEI Boardman Room
1761 N Street, NW
Washington, DC 20036
"The Search for al Qaeda: Its Leadership, Ideology, and Future"
MEI is honored to host Bruce Riedel to discuss his new book "The Search for al Qaeda: Its Leadership, Ideology, and Future."
About the Book:
The MEI Boardman Room
1761 N Street, NW
Washington, DC 20036
"Libya: From Colony to Independence"
MEI is honored to host Ronald Bruce St John, to discuss his book, "Libya: From Colony to Independence."
About the book:
Libya: From Colony to Independence explores the history of Libya from earliest times to the present, including the Greek, Roman, Ottoman, and Italian occupations, together with the struggle for independence and the independence period. The second half of the book concentrates on the One September Revolution and the Qaddafi era, relating the contemporary period to earlier times to highlight common patterns and unique experiences.
About the Author:
The MEI Boardman Room
1761 N Street, NW
Washington, DC 20036
