The Middle East Policy Council is pleased to announce that two Council board members have been selected to assume historic roles in the Biden administration.
Pressure on Lebanese leaders by international partners to form a government and to implement urgent reforms comes as the country’s economy continues its death spiral.
In the year preceding the Covid-19 pandemic, Algeria witnessed widespread dissent in what became known as the Hirak protest movement after former President Abdelaziz Bouteflika announced his campaign for a fifth term in office.
For Women’s History Month, MEPC is highlighting the outstanding contributions of women on our staff and in the diplomatic world. Ambassador Wafa Bughaighis became the first woman ambassador of Libya to the United States in November 2017.
Final election results have again revealed Israel’s deeply polarized electorate. Last week, Israelis went to the polls for the fourth time in two years, perhaps to bring to an end the current political stalemate.
News of the failure of the latest talks between President Michel Aoun and Prime Minister-designate Saad Hariri, which took place on March 22, risks pushing Lebanon further into political and economic chaos.
For Women’s History Month, MEPC is highlighting the outstanding contributions of women on our staff and in the diplomatic world. Dr. Janet Breslin-Smith currently serves on MEPC’s board and led a distinguished career including 17-years working as Legislative Director for Sen.
The creation of a national-unity government in Libya has been welcomed as an important achievement for the Libyan people, as well as for the international community.
Amb. Gina Abercrombie-Winstanley & Ms. Christine Abizaid Selected for Senior Positions in the Biden Administration
The Middle East Policy Council is pleased to announce that two Council board members have been selected to assume historic roles in the Biden administration.
No Relief in Sight for Lebanon Amid Ongoing Crises
Pressure on Lebanese leaders by international partners to form a government and to implement urgent reforms comes as the country’s economy continues its death spiral.
Who Is In Charge? The Evolving Power Dynamics in Sudan
Eight months of sustained protests in Sudan led to a military coup that deposed long-time dictator Omar al-Bashir in April 2019.
The Hirak Today: How Will the Algerian Leadership Grapple with the Reinvigorated Protest Movement?
In the year preceding the Covid-19 pandemic, Algeria witnessed widespread dissent in what became known as the Hirak protest movement after former President Abdelaziz Bouteflika announced his campaign for a fifth term in office.
Women's History Month - Wafa Bughaighis
For Women’s History Month, MEPC is highlighting the outstanding contributions of women on our staff and in the diplomatic world. Ambassador Wafa Bughaighis became the first woman ambassador of Libya to the United States in November 2017.
Arab Vote May Determine Fate of Next Israeli Government
Final election results have again revealed Israel’s deeply polarized electorate. Last week, Israelis went to the polls for the fourth time in two years, perhaps to bring to an end the current political stalemate.
Lebanon’s Political Impasse Worsens as the Biden Administration’s Stance Comes Under Criticism
News of the failure of the latest talks between President Michel Aoun and Prime Minister-designate Saad Hariri, which took place on March 22, risks pushing Lebanon further into political and economic chaos.
Women's History Month - Janet Breslin-Smith
For Women’s History Month, MEPC is highlighting the outstanding contributions of women on our staff and in the diplomatic world. Dr. Janet Breslin-Smith currently serves on MEPC’s board and led a distinguished career including 17-years working as Legislative Director for Sen.
Libya's New Government is Met with Hope and Skepticism
The creation of a national-unity government in Libya has been welcomed as an important achievement for the Libyan people, as well as for the international community.
A Decade Since the Uprising, Syria is Marked by Instability and Conflict
Ten years after the revolution, the situation in Syria remains precarious.