Middle East Institute
WEBMEI’s Frontier Europe Initiative explores interactions between Middle East countries and their Frontier Europe neighbors – the parts of Eastern Europe, Central Asia and the Caucasus which form a frontier between Western Europe, Russia and the Middle East. The program examines the growing energy, trade, security and political relationships ...
The Iranian Revolution of February 1979 - Middle East Institute
WEBJan 29, 2009 · The revolution of February 1979 was a revolt of the society against the state. In some of its basic characteristics, the revolution did not conform to the usual norms of Western revolutions, because the state did not represent just an ordinary dictatorship but an absolute and arbitrary system that lacked political legitimacy and a social base virtually across the whole of the society.
Education - Middle East Institute
WEBAbout the Center. MEI’s Education Center offers a variety of educational opportunities, including in-person and online language courses, regional studies seminars, a youth professional development internship program, a respected peer-reviewed academic journal, and a library featuring rare materials and online resources focused on the Middle East.
About - Middle East Institute
WEBAbout Us. Founded in 1946, the Middle East Institute is the oldest Washington-based institution dedicated solely to the study of the Middle East. It is a non-partisan think tank providing expert policy analysis, educational and professional development services, and a hub for engaging with the region's arts and culture.
Two years on, what is the state of the Abraham Accords?
WEBSep 14, 2022 · Gerald M. Feierstein, Yoel Guzansky. Two years after the Sept. 15, 2020, signing of the Abraham Accords, which normalized diplomatic relations among Israel, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Morocco, and, potentially, Sudan, progress in developing relations has achieved mixed results. As anticipated, normalization has opened new opportunities ...
The Bab el-Mandeb Strait: Regional and great power rivalries on …
WEBJan 29, 2020 · The Bab el-Mandeb Strait (“Gate of Tears” in Arabic) forms a vital strategic link in the maritime trade route between the Mediterranean Sea and the Indian Ocean via the Red Sea and the Suez Canal. On one side of the narrow strait lies the Arabian Peninsula. On the other is the Horn of Africa, a fragile region that has been plagued for decades by high levels of violence and instability ...
Language Classes - Middle East Institute
WEBEmail: [email protected]. Bio: Professor Zahraa Alnajjar, with over 20 years of experience, is a specialist in Arabic language and culture, having taught in the Middle East and the U.S. She has developed new curricula for US diplomats. Specialization: Formal and Levantine Arabic. Availability: Online. Safwat Eldabaa.
Introduction to Islam: An Online Text | Middle East Institute
WEBJan 24, 2012 · An estimated 3 million Muslims reside in the United States. The world's three monotheistic faiths—Judaism, Christianity, and Islam—were born and developed in that small region called the Middle East. Abraham was born in the city of Ur, Mesopotamia (Iraq), some 1900 years before Jesus was born in Bethlehem (Palestine).
Conflict Resolution and Track II Dialogues - Middle East Institute
WEBTrack II dialogues help participants gain a keener understanding of each other's perspectives about the issues under consideration, provide platforms to formulate and test options for new solutions for conflicting issues, and generate insights that help expand officials’ understanding of the issues. Track II diplomacy has become an ...
What’s next for Libya’s Great Man-Made River Project?
WEBAug 10, 2022 · The Middle East and North Africa are well known for their severe water scarcity. The region’s lack of water resources is the result of many factors, including the harsh climate, intense heat, high evaporation rates, and increasing population growth. Libya is no exception in this regard. According to the World Resources Institute, it ranks 6th among the top countries worldwide facing ...