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.

RT @FariaNasruddin: Pleased to share the Middle East Dialogue February 2025 Report with essential insights on regional security, conflict r….

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:.

[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⬇️.

RT @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….

[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 ⬇️

[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 ⬇️ .

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:

[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.

[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⬇️.

[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.

[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 ⬇️ .

[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 ⬇️ .

RT @ArabCenterWDC: Join us and @WilsonCenterMEP @10:00 EDT to discuss #Lebanon's new government and the prospects for reform and revitaliza….

[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⬇️.

RT @ATFLebanon: What steps will #Lebanon's new government take to improve relations with Arab neighbors and other global actors? And how ca….

[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⬇️

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:

[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⬇️

[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⬇️ .