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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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    Regional Crisis and the War on ISIS
    Middle East Institute

    Regional Crisis and the War on ISIS

    April 1 – January 1, 1970, April 1 - 9:30 AM – 12:00 AM
    January 1 - 9:30 AM – 12:00 AM

    United States Capitol Visitors Center - Room HVC-215 , East Capitol St NE & First St SE, Washington, District of Columbia 20004

    The Syrian Jihad: A Book Launch with Charles Lister

    The Syrian Jihad: A Book Launch with Charles Lister

    March 4 – January 1, 1970, March 4 - 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
    January 1 - 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM

    SEIU Conference Center, 1800 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, District of Columbia 20036

    Recruiting for Jihad: The Allure of ISIS
    Middle East Institute

    Recruiting for Jihad: The Allure of ISIS

    February 25 – January 1, 1970, February 25 - 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
    January 1 - 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM

    Johns Hopkins SAIS- Rome Auditorium , 1619 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, District of Columbia 20036

    Hebron Under a Tightening Occupation

    Hebron Under a Tightening Occupation

    February 25 – January 1, 1970, February 25 - 9:30 AM – 12:00 AM
    January 1 - 9:30 AM – 12:00 AM

    Carnegie Endowment- Root Room, 1779 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Washington, District of Columbia 20036

    Manal Deeb: Metaphors

    Manal Deeb: Metaphors

    February 17 – January 1, 1970, February 17 - 5:00 PM – 12:00 AM
    January 1 - 5:00 PM – 12:00 AM

    Oman Library at The Middle East Institute, 1761 N Street, NW, Washington, District of Columbia 20036

    Christians in Egypt: Strategies and Survival

    Christians in Egypt: Strategies and Survival

    February 23 – January 1, 1970, February 23 - 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
    January 1 - 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM

    Oman Library at The Middle East Institute, 1761 N Street, NW, Washington, District of Columbia 20036

    The Yemen Quagmire

    The Yemen Quagmire

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

    Johns Hopkins SAIS- Kenney Auditorium , 1740 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Washington, District of Columbia 20036

    Keynote by Selahattin Demirtas
    Middle East Institute

    Keynote by Selahattin Demirtas

    December 3 – January 1, 1970, December 3 - 12:30 PM – 12:00 AM
    January 1 - 12:30 PM – 12:00 AM

    National Press Club, Washington, District of Columbia

    Iran's Deepening Ties with China and Russia

    Iran's Deepening Ties with China and Russia

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

    Johns Hopkins SAIS Rome Auditorium, 1619 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, District of Columbia 20036

    Polling Middle East Views: Opinions on Current and Future Challenges

    Polling Middle East Views: Opinions on Current and Future Challenges

    December 9 – January 1, 1970, December 9 - 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
    January 1 - 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM

    Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, 1779 Massachusetts Avenue NW, Washington, District of Columbia 20036