Conflict and security issues - from terrorist groups to civil war to rebellion - in the Middle East and North Africa are some of the most pervasive problems in the region. MEPC endeavors to raise alternative perspectives on longstanding and contemporary conflicts in the MENA region. Through quarterly Capitol Hill conferences, journal articles, and the Emerging Voices column, experts and commentators on the region give their explanations and ideas on the continuing trends of conflict and security and the future implications for the Middle East and North Africa.