Dr. Kenneth M. Pollack (Moderator) is Vice President for Policy at the Middle East Institute. Dr. Pollack began his career as a Persian Gulf military analyst at the CIA and served twice on the ...

On February 28, the US and Israel launched coordinated military strikes on Iran. In a video message, President Donald Trump said the campaign aimed to “eliminate threats from the Iranian regime” and ...

On February 28, 2026 the United States and Israel began strike operations against Iran. The Middle East Institute's experts are monitoring the situation and providing analysis in real time as events ...

Join us for a a book launch and conversation with Mohammed Soliman, Senior Fellow, Middle East Institute, in conversation with Dr. Kenneth M. Pollack, Vice President for Policy, M ...

Dr. Mohammad al-Asad is a Jordanian architect and architectural historian. He is currently the founder and director of the Center for the Study of the Built Environment. Dr. al-Asad earned his ...

US President Donald Trump hinted on Monday that the war against Iran could end soon, saying “we’re far ahead of schedule” and joint US military operations with Israel were “very complete, pretty much.

The United States and Israel have launched a major military operation in Iran, targeting the country’s leadership and plunging the Middle East into a new phase of conflict. In response to these ...

Paul Salem is a senior fellow at the Middle East Institute (MEI). He previously served as MEI’s president and CEO and as vice president for international engagement. His research focuses on political ...

Ross Harrison is a senior fellow and book series editor at the Middle East Institute (MEI). He is also a faculty member in the Political Science Department at the University of Pittsburgh, where he ...

MEI internships are available in the fall, spring, and summer to undergraduate students, graduate students, and recent graduates. Candidates are expected to have an interest in the Middle East and a ...