The Arab-Israeli peace negotiations raised a number of issues, such as water rights, the plight of refugees, land disputes and confiscations, national and ethnic hostility, religious fundamentalism, and economic disparities. While these issues are not always on the current political front burner, they remain crucial to the future of the region.

The Middle East Institute maintains the focus of policy makers and influential organizations on these key issues. We partner with non-governmental organizations throughout the region to organize high-level debates on these important topics.