Middle East Policy has been one of the world’s most cited publications on the region since its inception in 1982, and our Breaking Analysis series makes high-quality, diverse analysis available to a broader audience.
MEPC leadership continues to be a prolific and influential voice throughout the U.S. and MENA with appearances in The Wall Street Journal, MSNBC, CNN, Asharq TV, Sky News, Arabia, Al-Ghad Al-Araby TV, and more. For a full list, click here.
Capitol Hill Conference
The Middle East Policy Council held its 106th Capitol Hill Conference virtually on Friday, October 22nd: “Middle East Cybersecurity: Threats and Opportunities.” The panelists defined cybersecurity in the Middle East, how it impacts U.S. foreign policy towards the region, and what the implications are for U.S. and regional economic and security interests and for human rights.
Our panel of experts included:
Gawdat Bahgat, Professor, National Defense University’s Near East South Asia Center for Strategic Studies
James Shires, Assistant Professor, University of Leiden’s Institute of Security and Global Affairs
Jim Moran, Senior Policy Advisor, Nelson Mullins; Former Congressman (VA-8); Board Member, Middle East Policy Council
Simon Handler, Fellow, Atlantic Council’s Cyber Statecraft Initiative
We are constantly expanding and improving TeachMideast, (TME) to provide top-of-the-line educational resources and curriculum to students, teachers, and other civic leaders across the United States.
TME’s digital footprint grew substantially this month with new visual content highlighting the history, culture, and key current events in the region. Check TeachMideast’s Instagram!
Lead-In to 40 Under 40
To celebrate our 40th anniversary this year, MEPC was very busy preparing for the inaugural launch of the 40 Under 40 Awards. This exciting new program engages young leaders who influence U.S.-MENA relations across all sectors including academia, business, culture, and diplomacy.
Help us celebrate our awardees on Twitter and LinkedIn by liking and sharing this exciting news!
Middle East Policy has been one of the world’s most cited publications on the region since its inception in 1982, and our Breaking Analysis series makes high-quality, diverse analysis available to a broader audience.
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October 2021
October was an especially dynamic month at MEPC; we facilitated lively discussions with our Capitol Hill Conference and Journal Contributor Dialogue, enhanced TeachMideast engagement, and prepared for the inaugural launch of 40 Under 40. We expanded your access to breaking news and analysis directly from the Middle East via Straight from the Source and developed new online content for you in our eight focus areas.
MEPC leadership continues to be a prolific and influential voice throughout the U.S. and MENA with appearances in The Wall Street Journal, MSNBC, CNN, Asharq TV, Sky News, Arabia, Al-Ghad Al-Araby TV, and more. For a full list, click here.
Capitol Hill Conference
The Middle East Policy Council held its 106th Capitol Hill Conference virtually on Friday, October 22nd: “Middle East Cybersecurity: Threats and Opportunities.” The panelists defined cybersecurity in the Middle East, how it impacts U.S. foreign policy towards the region, and what the implications are for U.S. and regional economic and security interests and for human rights.
Our panel of experts included:
Journal Contributor Dialogue
We also held our 6th “Contributor Dialogue” on Thursday October 7th, featuring a conversation between MEPC Executive Director Bassima Alghussein and author Perry Cammack. Mr. Cammack’s recent American Prospect essay “The Old Diplomatic Playbook Has Failed Israel-Palestine.“
TeachMideast Engagement
We are constantly expanding and improving TeachMideast, (TME) to provide top-of-the-line educational resources and curriculum to students, teachers, and other civic leaders across the United States.
TME’s digital footprint grew substantially this month with new visual content highlighting the history, culture, and key current events in the region. Check TeachMideast’s Instagram!
Lead-In to 40 Under 40
To celebrate our 40th anniversary this year, MEPC was very busy preparing for the inaugural launch of the 40 Under 40 Awards. This exciting new program engages young leaders who influence U.S.-MENA relations across all sectors including academia, business, culture, and diplomacy.
Help us celebrate our awardees on Twitter and LinkedIn by liking and sharing this exciting news!