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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

New York Arabic Orchestra at Wolf Trap
  • Arts & Culture
  • New York Arabic Orchestra at Wolf Trap

    Co-produced by the Middle East Institute Arts & Culture Center and Abu Dhabi Festival

    December 4, 2026, 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM

    The Barns at Wolf Trap, 1635 Trap Road Vienna, VA 22182

    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.

    Past Events

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    Elections in Tunisia and hope for democratic reform

    Elections in Tunisia and hope for democratic reform

    March 29 – January 1, 1970, March 29 - 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM
    January 1 - 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM

    The Middle East Institute, 1319 18th Street NW, Washington, District of Columbia 20036

    The best way forward in Afghanistan

    The best way forward in Afghanistan

    February 16 – January 1, 1970, February 16 - 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
    January 1 - 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM

    The Middle East Institute, 1319 18th Street NW, Washington, District of Columbia 20036

    Reevaluating U.S. security assistance to the Middle East

    Reevaluating U.S. security assistance to the Middle East

    March 1 – January 1, 1970, March 1 - 1:30 PM – 12:00 AM
    January 1 - 1:30 PM – 12:00 AM

    The Middle East Institute, 1319 18th Street NW, Washington, DC, District of Columbia 20036

    UNRWA’s role as a force for stability

    UNRWA’s role as a force for stability

    February 7 – January 1, 1970, February 7 - 2:00 PM – 12:00 AM
    January 1 - 2:00 PM – 12:00 AM

    The Middle East Institute, 1319 18th Street NW, Washington, District of Columbia 20036

    Oil in Iraq: pathways to enabling better governance

    Oil in Iraq: pathways to enabling better governance

    March 5 – January 1, 1970, March 5 - 2:00 PM – 12:00 AM
    January 1 - 2:00 PM – 12:00 AM

    The Middle East Institute, 1319 18th Street NW, Washington, District of Columbia 20036

    Protests in North Africa: parallels and prospects

    Protests in North Africa: parallels and prospects

    February 1 – January 1, 1970, February 1 - 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
    January 1 - 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM

    Middle East Institute , 1319 18th Street NW, Washington, DC, District of Columbia 22036

    What does 2018 have in store for Turkey?
    Middle East Institute

    What does 2018 have in store for Turkey?

    January 24 – January 1, 1970, January 24 - 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
    January 1 - 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM

    The Middle East Institute, 1319 18th Street NW, Washington, District of Columbia 20036

    The Realities Behind Iran’s Demonstrations
    Middle East Institute

    The Realities Behind Iran’s Demonstrations

    January 12 – January 1, 1970, January 12 - 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM
    January 1 - 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM

    The Middle East Institute, 1319 18th Street NW, Washington, District of Columbia 20036

    Countering the Weaponization of Information
    Middle East Institute

    Countering the Weaponization of Information

    January 10 – January 1, 1970, January 10 - 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
    January 1 - 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM

    The Middle East Institute, 1319 18th Street NW, Washington, District of Columbia 20036