Founded in 1946, the Middle East Institute is the oldest Washington-based institution dedicated solely to the study of the Middle East. Its founders, scholar George Camp Keiser and former U.S. Secretary of State Christian Herter, laid out a simple mandate: “to increase knowledge of the Middle East among the citizens of the United States and to promote a better understanding between the people of these two areas.”
MEI has earned a reputation as an unbiased source of information and analysis on this critical region of the world, a reputation it has meticulously safeguarded since its creation. Today, MEI remains a respected, non-partisan voice in the field of Middle East studies.
Publications:
- Egypt’s President Sisi makes a comeback on the world stage with a three-stop European tour August 5, 2022
- Sisi’s call for dialogue cautiously welcomed by Egypt’s opposition August 4, 2022
- Grain takes center stage as Russian foreign minister visits Cairo on his African tour July 25, 2022
- Egypt as an Eastern Mediterranean power in the age of energy transition July 19, 2022
- Egypt’s parliament strikes back on the budget June 21, 2022
- Egypt and India: Time to rebuild relations May 26, 2022
- Egypt’s Synergy Between Natural Gas and Green Energy Transition: Cairo’s Advances in LNG and Green Hydrogen are Shaping the COP 27 Agenda May 5, 2022
- A sharp rise in inflation forces Egyptians to cut expenses April 25, 2022
- The Russia-Ukraine war might finally bring about a rise in Egypt’s bread prices March 28, 2022
- Drones are re-engineering the geopolitics of the Middle East March 7, 2022
- Getting complicated in a hurry: The implications for Egypt of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine March 4, 2022
- Expanding use of e-wallets in Egypt: Strengthening the social contract one transaction at a time March 3, 2022
- The Russia-Ukraine War has Turned Egypt’s Food Crisis into an Existential Threat to the Economy March 3, 2022
- Amid ongoing economic issues, Egypt looks to the IMF January 31, 2022
- Egypt’s growing regional energy role December 13, 2021
- Egypt’s farmers hit hard by the impact of climate change November 29, 2021
- Washington hosts US-Egypt strategic talks November 8, 2021
- The GERD’s digital theater November 8, 2021
- Mixed news for Egypt’s economy October 12, 2021
- Egypt’s future in the LNG market September 21, 2021
- The return of the pharaohs: The rise of Egypt’s civilization-state September 16, 2021
- El-Sisi and Bennett meet amid regional effort to revive the Israeli-Palestinian issue September 13, 2021
- Egypt needs a more inclusive approach to subsidy reform August 25, 2021
- Egypt maintains diplomatic efforts on Gaza August 23, 2021
- Israel and Egypt top growth expectations in MENA: A tale of two divergent strategies August 17, 2021
- Russia and the GERD: An uneasy balancing act August 16, 2021
- Egypt scrambles to ramp up vaccination drive August 9, 2021
- GERD dispute goes to the UN, but a resolution remains elusive July 12, 2021
- Egypt’s Nile strategy June 28, 2021
- Egypt and Sudan look to the UN in the long-running GERD dispute June 28, 2021
- Egypt ramps up Libya diplomacy June 21, 2021
- Turkey-Egypt: Bridging the Gap? May 17, 2021
- Egypt-Turkey talks are a start, but it’s what comes next that matters May 10, 2021
- The US and Egypt: A new tone and new priorities, but so far no dramatic decisions April 28, 2021
- Egypt: The Pandemic Experience in a Time of Reform March 30, 2021
- Reflecting on the global effort to fight violence against women March 30, 2021
- Egypt should go green by putting a price on carbon March 30, 2021
- Monday Briefing | Egypt: Misfortunes never come singly March 29, 2021
- Reports of an Egyptian-Turkish rapprochement have been greatly exaggerated March 15, 2021
- The Biden Administration and the Middle East: Policy Recommendations for a Sustainable Way Forward March 11, 2021
- Special briefing: The Arab Spring a decade on January 14, 2021
- 2021 Preview: Looking to 2021 as a year of recovery January 4, 2021
- Let justice be done: Respect for women’s land rights in the Middle East and North Africa December 28, 2020
- 2020 Year in Review December 14, 2020
- Geopolitics and human rights in the spotlight as President Sisi visits France December 7, 2020
- Monday Briefing: The reverberations of the US election in the Middle East November 9, 2020
- Rethinking Egypt’s Economy October 7, 2020
- Will the lights stay on in Egypt? October 7, 2020
- Election 2020: Challenges and Opportunities for US Policy in the Middle East September 8, 2020
- Gridlock as GERD talks continue August 24, 2020
- The dimming prospects for GERD talks August 11, 2020
- Monday Briefing: GERD talks continue, but political will is still lacking July 27, 2020
- Red lines and rising tensions in Libya July 20, 2020
- De-escalating the GERD dispute between Egypt, Ethiopia, and Sudan July 6, 2020
- Egypt’s sizeable informal economy complicates its pandemic response June 23, 2020
- Egypt’s path forward from the pandemic’s economic fallout June 23, 2020
- Egypt’s potential perfect storm: Pandemic, recession, returnees, and remittance losses May 18, 2020
- New austerity measures could hit Egypt’s most vulnerable hard May 11, 2020
- Egypt’s Suez Canal: A ray of light amid the economic gloom May 4, 2020
- Egypt’s Parliament meets to discuss emergency legislation and economic relief April 20, 2020
- As the coronavirus crisis in Egypt worsens, pressure is building April 14, 2020
- Whither the MFO? The US presence in Sinai has seen its best days April 1, 2020
- What does COVID-19 mean for Egypt’s economy? March 26, 2020
- MENA coronavirus update: The region faces an unprecedented crisis March 23, 2020
- How can Egypt capitalize on its start-up boom? February 20, 2020
- Green financing in Egypt February 11, 2020
- Sustainable development: An unavoidable path for Egypt’s future January 28, 2020
- Safeguarding and celebrating Egypt’s traditional crafts January 14, 2020
- A hectic year for Egypt January 6, 2020
- Sochi summit highlights growing Russia-Egypt ties November 5, 2019
- Trade, Reform, and Revitalization: Toward a US-Egypt Free Trade Agreement October 7, 2019
- A shifting development paradigm for the Middle East and North Africa September 5, 2019
- The looming water crisis in Egypt and beyond August 22, 2019
- Egypt: Poverty levels rise amid stringent austerity measures August 6, 2019
- Egypt expands support for the most vulnerable July 22, 2019
- Monday Briefing: Strengthening Egypt’s ties with Africa July 8, 2019
- Gas heats up the Eastern Mediterranean June 25, 2019
- Egypt: Amendments limit judiciary’s independence June 10, 2019
- Europe’s Deep Reservoir of Goodwill in the Middle East: Lessons for Public Diplomacy May 29, 2019
- Egypt: Politics intrudes on daily life in an unexpected way May 20, 2019
- Egypt passes wide-ranging constitutional amendments April 29, 2019
- Egypt: Taking stock of Sissi’s visit April 15, 2019
- Egypt-US ties in the spotlight ahead of Sissi’s visit April 1, 2019
- The war of words between Turkey and Egypt March 11, 2019
- Egypt hosts first EU-Arab League summit February 25, 2019
- Constitutional amendments in Egypt February 11, 2019
- A series of firsts for Egyptian gas forum January 15, 2019
- For the Egyptian government, it’s time to deliver January 7, 2019
- Mixed news for Egypt in 2018 December 17, 2018
- Egypt’s offshore energy finds November 26, 2018
- Gaza flare-up threatens Egyptian-led negotiations November 13, 2018
- “Arab Shield 1”: The birth of an Arab NATO? November 13, 2018
- The stakes behind the story: How Egypt’s media covered the Khashoggi case October 26, 2018
- Egypt’s sustainable development threatened by Ethiopian dam May 25, 2018
- Israel-Egypt gas deal: politics, or business as usual? March 5, 2018
- Millions of Rural Working Women in Egypt at Risk from Climate Change October 19, 2017
- Egyptian Copts Under Attack: The Frailty of a National Unity Discourse July 13, 2017
- India and Egypt: Economic Reconstruction and Stabilization March 23, 2017
- What Egypt’s Court Ruling on Protest Law Means December 14, 2016
- I.M.F. Reforms Not Enough to Repair Egypt’s Economy September 26, 2016
- Resolving Egypt’s Housing Crisis Crucial to Long-Term Stability July 27, 2016
- Egypt and Hamas—Cooperation in the Works? June 16, 2016
- Egypt’s Importance in a Time of Troubles June 16, 2016
- Livin’ on the Edge: Irregular Migration in Egypt April 12, 2016
- Egypt’s Judiciary: Obstructing or Assisting Reform? January 13, 2016
- Egyptian Civil Society in Transition—Reflections on Cairo’s Governance January 5, 2016
- The United States Should Prevent an Egyptian Shift to Russia December 18, 2015
- Food Needs Drive Cairo Residents to the Rooftops November 30, 2015
- Egypt’s Military Business: The Need for Change November 19, 2015
- Dateline Egypt: Roadmaps, Refinancing, and Regional Roles October 29, 2015
- Taking On Egypt’s Big Bureaucracy October 15, 2015
- Changing Cairo’s Spaces from the Bottom Up October 7, 2015
- The Zohr Gas Field: A Boon for Egypt September 9, 2015
- Improved Egypt-Israel Relations through Sinai Crisis: Will They Last? July 24, 2015
- Cairo’s Rough, Crowded, and Vital Underground Artery May 27, 2015
- Egypt’s Short and Long-Term Challenges May 27, 2015
- Reforming Religious Discourse in Egypt May 14, 2015
- Egypt: Between Chaos, Authoritarianism, and Democracy May 13, 2015
- Egypt’s Deregulated Property Market: A Crisis of Affordability May 5, 2015
- Cairo’s Townhouse Gallery: Social Transformation through Art April 27, 2015
- Rebuilding the U.S.-Egyptian Strategic Relationship April 16, 2015
- Egypt’s Energy Potential April 7, 2015
- A Delayed Transition: Egypt’s Suspended Elections April 7, 2015
- The Egypt Economic Development Conference: Success or Failure? March 26, 2015
- The Egyptian Family House: Fostering Religious Unity March 24, 2015
- Great Expectations: The Egypt Economic Conference March 11, 2015
- Egypt’s Economy: Hanging in the Balance March 4, 2015
- The Rise of Solar Energy in Egypt February 18, 2015
- The Decline of Coptic Activism in Egypt February 4, 2015
- The Egyptian Parliamentary Elections 101 January 26, 2015
- Egypt’s Need for Low-Income Housing January 15, 2015