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Video Explainers


MEI’s original video explainers seek to bring clarity to a complex region. Designed for a broad audience, these expert-led videos break down major foreign policy and national security issues into accessible, engaging formats. Whether you’re following fast-moving developments or exploring long-term regional dynamics, these series equip you with the knowledge you need to understand what’s happening—and why it matters.

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Aug 04, 2025
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How have recent events affected MENA energy markets?

Aug 04, 2025
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Digital frontlines: What the 12-day war revealed about the evolution of Iran’s cyber strategy

Nima Khorrami
Jul 31, 2025
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Egypt and Gaza: Conflict, Crisis, and the Path to a Ceasefire

Jul 29, 2025
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The Democratic Party Has a Middle East Problem

Jul 25, 2025
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Former MEI Board Member John Hurley Confirmed as Treasury Under Secretary for Terrorism and Financial Intelligence

Jul 24, 2025
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Iran and the 12-Day War: Strategic Fallout and Future Trajectories

Jul 24, 2025
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The Regional and Domestic Elements of Erdoğan's Grand Strategy

Jul 23, 2025
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Syria’s transition under threat

Jul 23, 2025
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Bonus Episode: Understanding the Violence in Southern Syria

Jul 17, 2025
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MENA Energy Recap, Q2 2025: Markets Soften, Resolve Hardens, Investments Grow

Colby Connelly
Jul 17, 2025
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Unfinished business in the Middle East

Brian Katulis
Jul 17, 2025
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The Gulf’s Geo-Economic Balancing Act

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