Middle East Program

@TheWilsonCenter's Middle East Program provides a nonpartisan forum for experts and scholars to discuss the most critical issues facing the MENA region.

[Middle East Program @WilsonCenterMEP]

Dear friends and colleagues,

As you may be aware, the Wilson Center is being reduced to its statutory minimum function in compliance with the March 14, 2025 executive order. As a result, the Middle East Program is no longer continuing with planned programming, fellowships or publications and will be inactive.

Thank you for supporting and following our work throughout the last 20 years.

Sincerely
MEP Team

[Faria Nasruddin @FariaNasruddin]

Pleased to share the Middle East Dialogue February 2025 Report with essential insights on regional security, conflict resolution, and peacebuilding @rmslim @WilsonCenterMEP

https://t.co/HAVO23j5R2

[Middle East Program @WilsonCenterMEP]

EVENT | Documentary Screening: Artifact War

Join us for "Artifact War," exploring ISIS's antiquities trafficking in Syria, followed by a panel with the filmmaker and other experts.

📅 Apr 4, 10:30AM-12:30PM
📍RSVP:
https://t.co/Fsg6rsddxS

[Middle East Program @WilsonCenterMEP]

[WATCH] In this edition of Wilson Center NOW, MEP Director @MerissaKhurma discusses the end of the Gaza ceasefire, current negotiations with the US and regional powers, and potential post-war plans for Gaza by Trump and Netanyahu.

Full episode⬇️
https://t.co/hSbWlcFPqt

[The Wilson Center @TheWilsonCenter]

“The key to ensuring we end this conflict in Gaza is through diplomacy, and that’s the path key Arab allies and the US have chosen.” –@MerissaKhurma

In this episode of #WilsonNOW, @WilsonCenterMEP Director Merissa Khurma discusses the end of the ceasefire and possible post-war plans for #Gaza ⬇️
https://t.co/uwCPnRBptK

[Middle East Program @WilsonCenterMEP]

[READ] Ali Al-Mawlawi, Director of Horizon Advisory, argues that a carefully recalibrated UNAMI mission, focused on external mediation and crisis prevention, could help Iraq navigate regional threats without undermining its sovereignty.

For more ⬇️ https://t.co/MTfnlDncia

[Middle East Program @WilsonCenterMEP]

[READ] Rachel George emphasizes the need to prioritize Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) and Youth, Peace, and Security (YPS) efforts in the Middle East to ensure women and youth have a voice in peace processes.

Full article ⬇️
https://t.co/r8bbGI5InU

[Middle East Program @WilsonCenterMEP]

EVENT | Documentary Screening: Artifact War

Join us for "Artifact War," exploring ISIS's antiquities trafficking in Syria, followed by a panel with the filmmaker and other experts.

📅 Apr 4, 10:30AM-12:30PM
📍RSVP: https://t.co/kPiDkbB2Dj

[Middle East Program @WilsonCenterMEP]

[READ] Since 2005, Iraq’s central government has taken steps to recentralize authority—challenging regional autonomy and halting proposals for new federal regions.

In a new brief, @MohammedASalih examines the implications for Iraq’s federal system.
https://t.co/2Va4ZWRSOW

[Middle East Program @WilsonCenterMEP]

[WATCH] In this edition of Wilson Center NOW, MEP Director @MerissaKhurma discusses the end of the Gaza ceasefire, current negotiations with the US and regional powers, and potential post-war plans for Gaza by Trump and Netanyahu.

Full episode⬇️
https://t.co/hSbWlcFPqt

[Middle East Program @WilsonCenterMEP]

[WATCH] MEP Coordinator @YusufCan_EN provides an analysis of the recent protests in Turkey, examining their underlying causes, their implications for Turkish society and the economy, and their broader significance for the country's future. #SmartTake
https://t.co/tG3F523rEQ

[Middle East Program @WilsonCenterMEP]

[READ] @AaronMagid, Middle East analyst, examines Jordan's precarious position as U.S. support wanes and explores the uncertain alternatives among Russia, China, and Iran.

For more ⬇️
https://t.co/jFToG312p2

[Middle East Program @WilsonCenterMEP]

[READ] Wilson Global Fellow @nadinemaenza highlights the urgent need for justice and inclusivity in Syria amid recent violence and crises. As sectarian divides deepen, Syria's future depends on accountability and equal citizenship.

For more ⬇️
https://t.co/dr5QX4Td4n

[Arab Center Washington DC @ArabCenterDC]

Join us and @WilsonCenterMEP @10:00 EDT to discuss #Lebanon's new government and the prospects for reform and revitalization

Speakers: @jobahout, David Hale, @PatriciaJKaram, @aliamoub, and @MerissaKhurma

for more info and to rsvp👇
https://t.co/L96ocNyfsq

[Middle East Program @WilsonCenterMEP]

[READ] For International Women’s Day, Hiba Adulwahhab (@HAbdulwahhab) highlights the women leaders from Iraq advocating for women’s rights and underscores the need to invest in the education of young girls to be the leaders of tomorrow.

Full article⬇️
https://t.co/sVskUyqosm

[American Task Force on Lebanon @ATFLebanon]

What steps will #Lebanon's new government take to improve relations with Arab neighbors and other global actors? And how can Lebanon navigate domestic reconciliation and secure international assistance for much-needed reconstruction efforts? Tune in to the panel of experts hosted on 3/27 by @WilsonCenterMEP and @ArabCenterDC to hear more.

Speakers: @jobahout, David Hale, @PatriciaJKaram, @aliamoub, and @MerissaKhurma

https://t.co/e3ggGKtpVM

[Middle East Program @WilsonCenterMEP]

[READ] Kahina Bouagache sheds light on the female leadership positively changing the world and the MENA region, emphasizing the importance of sustaining empowerment and action.

Full article⬇️ https://t.co/CztcJ2CAvY

[Middle East Program @WilsonCenterMEP]

EVENT | Arab Center Washington DC and the Wilson Center Middle East Program (MEP) are co-convening a panel of experts to assess the challenges and opportunities facing Lebanon under its new leadership.

📅 Thursday March 27, 10:00AM-11:30AM
📍RSVP: https://t.co/G8JtwOqfPV

[Middle East Program @WilsonCenterMEP]

[READ] Middle East Analyst @AaronMagid examines the implications of US aid suspension to Jordan, raising critical questions about alternative alliances with Russia, Iran, and China.

For more⬇️ https://t.co/xutN4bJVsc

[Middle East Program @WilsonCenterMEP]

[READ] Global Fellow Nadine Maenza (@nadinemaenza) sheds light on sectarian divides in post-Assad Syria, emphasizing the need to ensure representation of all Syrians in the process of statebuilding.

Full article⬇️
https://t.co/Y9zbMgit07