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 ...

The Middle East Institute (MEI) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mary McInnis Boies and General (ret.) Joseph L.

The spotlight on US policy in the Middle East remains focused on talks with Iran, with a third round set for Oman this coming ...

The US and Iran are set to hold a second round of negotiations over Tehran’s nuclear program this weekend. The Trump ...

Following seven years of diplomatic deadlock, Washington and Tehran have resumed nuclear negotiations — and for the first time in years, there are signs of real momentum. Alex Vatanka, MEI Senior ...

In this episode of Taking the Edge off the Middle East, Brian Katulis sits down with Toni Verstandig, former Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs and current board member at ...