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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.

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    Limited Theatrical Release: Palestine ’36
  • Arts & Culture
  • Limited Theatrical Release: Palestine ’36

    Limited theatrical release of the award-winning film Palestine ’36, opening in select theaters across the DC metro area.

    March 27, 2026, 12:00 AM

    Cinemas across the DMV

    War with Iran: A view from Israel
  • Event
  • War with Iran: A view from Israel

    Please join the Middle East Institute (MEI) for a webinar exploring Israeli views of the war in the Middle East.

    March 17, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM

    Zoom Webinar

    After the Most Intense Day of Strikes on Iran: What Comes Next?
  • Event
  • After the Most Intense Day of Strikes on Iran: What Comes Next?

    Watch a discussion with MEI Distinguished Military Fellow General Kenneth F. McKenzie (USMC, ret.) and MEI Senior Fellow Alex Vatanka as they seek make sense of the US military strategy and Iran's calculations as the conflict continues to shift and expand.

    March 11, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

    Zoom Webinar