Events

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

Do You Love Me – Film Screening
  • Arts & Culture
  • Event

    • Do You Love Me – Film Screening

    A screening of "Do You Love Me" (2025), a film by Lana Daher.

    July 9, 2026, 6:00 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.

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    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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    Past Events

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    Documentary Screening: Yemeniettes
    Middle East Institute

    Documentary Screening: Yemeniettes

    January 22 – January 1, 1970, January 22 - 6:00 PM – 12:00 AM
    January 1 - 6:00 PM – 12:00 AM

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

    Today's Middle East: A Snapshot of Regional Attitudes

    Today's Middle East: A Snapshot of Regional Attitudes

    December 18 – January 1, 1970, December 18 - 2:30 PM – 12:00 AM
    January 1 - 2:30 PM – 12:00 AM

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

    Building Moderate Syrian Rebel Forces: Challenges and Prospects
    Middle East Institute

    Building Moderate Syrian Rebel Forces: Challenges and Prospects

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

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

    Iran's Role in Syria: Drivers and Dynamics

    Iran's Role in Syria: Drivers and Dynamics

    November 14 – January 1, 1970, November 14 - 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
    January 1 - 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM

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

    Syria: A Fire Within
    Middle East Institute

    Syria: A Fire Within

    November 12 – January 1, 1970, November 12 - 6:00 PM – 12:00 AM
    January 1 - 6:00 PM – 12:00 AM

    The Middle East Institute, 1761 N. Street NW, Washington, District of Columbia 20036

    The King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture

    The King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture

    November 5 – January 1, 1970, November 5 - 6:00 PM – 12:00 AM
    January 1 - 6:00 PM – 12:00 AM

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

    Rebuilding the Gaza Strip: Obstacles and Opportunities
    Middle East Institute

    Rebuilding the Gaza Strip: Obstacles and Opportunities

    October 21 – January 1, 1970, October 21 - 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
    January 1 - 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM

    The Middle East Institute, 1761 N St NW, Washington, District of Columbia 20036

    Kobani: A Challenge to the Turkish-Kurdish Peace Process?

    Kobani: A Challenge to the Turkish-Kurdish Peace Process?

    October 22 – January 1, 1970, October 22 - 12:30 PM – 12:00 AM
    January 1 - 12:30 PM – 12:00 AM

    Copley Formal Lounge (Copley Hall), Georgetown University, 3700 O St NW, Washington, District of Columbia 20007

    2014 Annual Conference
    Middle East Institute

    2014 Annual Conference

    November 20 – January 1, 1970, November 20 - 9:00 AM – 12:00 AM
    January 1 - 9:00 AM – 12:00 AM

    Grand Hyatt Hotel, 1000 H St. NW, Washington, District of Columbia 20001

    Turkey's ISIS Challenge

    Turkey's ISIS Challenge

    September 24 – January 1, 1970, September 24 - 1:30 PM – 12:00 AM
    January 1 - 1:30 PM – 12:00 AM

    Georgetown University, McShain Lounge (McCarthy Hall), 37th and O St NW, Washington, District of Columbia 20057

    Before the First Shots Are Fired

    Before the First Shots Are Fired

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

    The Middle East Institute, 1761 N St NW, Washington, District of Columbia 20036

    The Future of Democracy in Pakistan and Afghanistan
    Middle East Institute

    The Future of Democracy in Pakistan and Afghanistan

    September 19 – January 1, 1970, September 19 - 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
    January 1 - 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM

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

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