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MEI regularly hosts leading experts, officials, and journalists, highlighting a range of voices from the region, at weekly in-person events in Washington, online webinars, and conferences.

Upcoming Events

MEI Art Gallery – August First Friday Open House
  • Arts & Culture
  • MEI Art Gallery – August First Friday Open House

    Join us at our last First Friday Open House to see our exhibition Beyond the Weave: Contemporary Dialogues with AlSadu.

    August 7, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

    MEI Art Gallery - 1763 N St NW, Washington DC 20036

    Sons of Yusuf: Live at MEI
  • Arts & Culture
  • Event
  • Sons of Yusuf: Live at MEI

    Join us for the closing celebration of MEI's Beyond the Weave exhibition, featuring a live performance by pioneering Kuwaiti hip-hop duo Sons of Yusuf.

    August 7, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM

    The MEI Art Gallery, 1763 N St. NW, Washington, District of Columbia 20036

    Event Series

    Virtual Briefing Series

    Exclusive, in-depth briefings on the region’s most impactful trends and issues.

    Thursday Webinar Series

    Invitation-only discussions hosted by Vice President for Policy, Ken Pollack, offering off-the-record insights into the most pressing challenges shaping the Middle East and US strategic interests in the region. Contact [email protected] for information on how to join the invitation list.

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    MEI Art Gallery – First Friday Open House
  • Arts & Culture
  • MEI Art Gallery – First Friday Open House

    Join us to see our latest exhibition, Beyond the Weave: Contemporary Dialogues with AlSadu, at the upcoming First Friday Open House as part of Art Walk Dupont.

    March 6, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

    MEI Art Gallery, 1763 N St NW, Washington DC 20036

    The Potential and Predicament of East Med Energy
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  • The Potential and Predicament of East Med Energy

    Please join us for this half-day conference exploring the promises and complexities of the Eastern Mediterranean’s energy landscape.

    February 18, 2026, 10:00 AM – 1:30 PM

    Zoom Webinar

    US Military Posture and Strike Options Against Iran
  • Virtual Briefing Series
  • US Military Posture and Strike Options Against Iran

    On January 14, as the Iranian regime brutally cracked down on the largest street protests the country had seen in years, US President Donald Trump urged Iranians to persevere, posting on social media “help is on its way.” At the time, however, limited US military resources in the theater constrained the president’s military options. In the ensuing month since Trump’s post, the Pentagon has repositioned significant forces to the Middle East. This has led to wide speculation that the US is preparing for renewed strikes on Iran even as the Trump administration pursues diplomatic talks with the Iranian regime. To better understand the military planning and force posture dynamics shaping US policy choices, this briefing featured two Distinguished Military Fellows, former commander of the 5th Fleet VADM Kevin Donegan, USN (Ret.), and former Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for the Middle East Mick Mulroy. MEI Senior Fellow Jason Campbell moderated the discussion.

    February 17, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM