As President Trump prepares for his visit to Saudi Arabia in May, MEI's F. Gregory Gause, III unpacks the evolving Saudi-American relationship. Compared to his first term, Trump faces a more volatile ...

Iran appears to be reorienting its approach to diplomatic engagement with its neighbors and the West by prioritizing the ...

The chaotic US military pullout from Afghanistan in August 2021 became a hot campaign issue in the 2024 presidential election ...

(Washington, DC, April 23, 2025) - The Middle East Institute (MEI) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mary McInnis Boies and General (ret.) Joseph L. Votel to its Board of Governors. They bring ...