Middle East Initiative
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Faculty Chair
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Associate Director
Featured Events & Study Groups
For a complete list of upcoming events, please click "events" below.
Events
Middle East Dialogues
Hosted by Faculty Chair Tarek Masoud, the Middle East Dialogues is an ongoing series of in-depth conversations with leading scholars, intellectuals, and public servants exposing students and the public to varied and vital perspectives on the region.
The Latest
Explore the latest research analysis, event recaps, and publications from our scholars.
Syria Transition Lab
Discover the Middle East Initiative’s work on Syria, including briefs, articles, and programming following the fall of the Assad regime, as well as the newly launched Syria Transition Lab.
Announcing the Syria Transition Lab
External States and Syria’s Challenge of Reunification under Transitional President Ahmed al-Sharaa
From Middle East Initiative
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Study Group
MEI Study Group with Senior Fellow Dr. Salam Fayyad: "Sketching a Framework for Syria’s Future"
Harvard Faculty, Fellows, Staff, and Students
About the Middle East Initiative
Established in 1998, the Middle East Initiative (MEI) is Harvard University’s principal forum for policy-relevant research and teaching on the contemporary Middle East and North Africa. Directed by Tarek Masoud, Ford Foundation Professor of Democracy and Governance, MEI convenes policymakers, scholars, and intellectuals from the region and beyond to expand our understanding of this complex part of the world and to contribute to the search for solutions to its most pressing policy challenges. Through the integration of open scholarly inquiry, policy analysis, executive and graduate education, and public engagement, MEI aims to improve the quality of policymaking and build capacity in the Middle East in order to enhance the lives of all the region’s peoples.
MOSAIC | Annual Report 2024
Read about MEI's 2024 programming, scholars, research, and events, including a special celebration of 10 years of the Emirates Leadership Initiative at the Harvard Kennedy School.
What we do
MEI hosts international scholars and practitioners, supports Harvard faculty research, and provides educational and funding opportunities for students. Learn more here:
Featured Experts
For a full list of Senior Fellows, Research Fellows, Visiting Scholars, Fellows, and Staff, click here:
Experts
Staff
Meet the MEI Team:
