Middle East Institute
International AffairsDistrict of Columbia, United States201-500 Employees
The Middle East Institute (MEI) is a Washington, DC-based nonprofit focused on international affairs, dedicated to advancing knowledge of the Middle East and fostering understanding between the United States and Middle Eastern communities. Founded in 1946 by scholar George Camp Keiser and former US Secretary of State Christian Herter, MEI operates as a non-partisan voice in Middle East studies and serves researchers, policymakers, and the broader public through its research and programming. The organization occupies a role within the field as a long-standing, regionally focused think tank that provides analysis and information on Middle East affairs. Recent activities include a strategic partnership to launch an enhanced digital platform for The Middle East Journal, reflecting ongoing efforts to expand its scholarly output and digital access from its location in the District of Columbia. MEI’s membership and staff are positioned to support its mission through scholarly research, events, and outreach initiatives.