The Stimson Center’s Middle East Program seeks to inform policy discussions on the Middle East by leveraging regional expertise, convening dialogues, and producing rigorous, non-partisan analysis and scholarship. The program assesses regional geopolitical developments with a focus on conflict management, regional security, and post-conflict peacebuilding. Through sustained engagement with policymakers, scholars, and subject-matter experts, the program aims to advance practical policy thinking rooted in on-the-ground realities.
A core pillar of the program is the convening of high-level Track 1.5 and Track 2.0 regional dialogues that bring together policymakers, academics, and experts to conduct joint analysis, discuss de-escalation processes, and advance regional cooperation. The program also organizes issue-area roundtables to develop impactful policy recommendations informed by global lessons learned and regional experience. The program’s analysis and policy outputs are directly informed by the insights generated through these dialogues and roundtables.
Most Iranians once gave little thought to the peripheral ethnic minority areas of their country, but that has changed since the killing of Mahsa Amini
February 27, 2023
Although they preceded the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the Abraham Accords were a factor in Iran’s decision to boost its military relationship with Moscow
February 21, 2023
As the world focuses on helping survivors of the massive quake that hit Turkey and Syria, Iran’s capital, Tehran, is vulnerable to an even worse disaster
February 17, 2023
Big international gatherings like the Munich Security Conference used to be venues for dialogue among adversaries, but that is not the case this year
February 16, 2023
The third “Syria Series” roundtable activity of Stimson’s MENA Program shed light on shifting policies and priorities of Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Qatar in relation to the Syrian war
February 9, 2023
Iran's purchase of Russian Su-35 jets is more a signal of growing cooperation than a regional game-changer
February 8, 2023
In the absence of clear alternative solutions, the West should wield soft power and diplomacy to encourage positive change in Iran
February 8, 2023
