Past Events
Treasures of Libya: Introducing a Rich Archaeological Landscape and Efforts to Protect It
Tuesday, 2/10/2026, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Treasures of Libya: Introducing a Rich Archaeological Landscape and Efforts to Protect It
From Revolution to Rivalry: U.S.-Iran Relations, 47 Years On
Tuesday, 2/10/2026, 1:00pm - 2:15pm
Join MEPF for a discussion on U.S.-Iranian relations since 1979.
Remnants – Embodied Archives of the Armenian Genocide | Elyse Semerdjian & Nefertiti Takla
Monday, 2/9/2026, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Join IMES for a discussion of Elyse Semerdjian 's recent book Remnants: Embodied Archives of the Armenian Genocide.
Harvests of Liberation: Cotton, Capitalism, and the End of Empire in Egypt | Ahmad Shokr & Mona Atia
Thursday, 1/29/2026, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Join IMES to welcome Ahmad Shokr as he discusses Harvests of Liberation: Cotton, Capitalism, and the End of Empire in Egypt with Mona Atia.
Using Arabic and Arab American Literature in the Arabic Language Classroom
Thursday, 1/29/2026, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Using Arabic and Arab American Literature in the Arabic Language Classroom
The Case for American Power | Shadi Hamid
Tuesday, 1/27/2026, 2:00pm - 3:15pm
MEPF looks forward to hosting Washington Post columnist Shadi Hamid for a discussion about his new book The Case for American Power.
Thursday, 12/4/2025, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
IMES invites you to join Zainab Saleh as she discusses her book Political Undesirables: Citizenship, Denaturalization, and Reclamation in Iraq.
Enduring Hostility: The Making of America’s Iran Policy | Dalia Dassa Kaye
Wednesday, 12/3/2025, 1:00pm - 2:15pm
The Middle East Policy Forum is proud to host Dalia Dassa Kaye for a discussion about the timely and rigorous analysis found in her new book, Enduring Hostility
The Stories We Told Ourselves: Community Narratives about “The War on Terror”
Friday, 11/14/2025, 9:50am
The Stories We Told Ourselves: Community Narratives about "The War on Terror"
Friday, 11/14/2025, 9:50am
Narratives of Sino-Middle Eastern Futures | Dr. Andrea Ghiselli & Dr. Mohammed Alsudairi
Thursday, 11/13/2025, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Join the the Institute for Middle East Studies and the Sigur Center for Asian Studies as we host Dr. Mohammed Alsudairi and Dr. Andrea Ghiselli for a conversation about their new book, "Narratives of Sino-Middle Eastern Futures."
America’s Middle East: The Ruination of a Region | Professor Marc Lynch
Wednesday, 11/5/2025, 12:00pm - 1:15pm
The Middle East Policy Forum, in collaboration with the Elliott School Book Launch Series, is proud to host Professor Marc Lynch as he speaks about his forthcom
Thursday, 10/30/2025, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Please join the Institute for Middle East Studies for an in-depth discussion about Malika Zeghal’s work, "The Making of the Modern Muslim State," with discussant Mona Oraby. You can participate in the conversation with Malika Zeghal in-person or virtually (ESIA 505). The event is open to the public.
Engaging America: Ambassadorial Perspectives on Public Diplomacy
Wednesday, 10/29/2025, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
The Institute for Public Diplomacy and Global Communication, in partnership with the Institute for Middle East Studies, welcomes His Excellency Mr. Nazar Issa Abdulhadi Al-Khirullah of the Republic of Iraq.
Annual Max Ticktin Event: Screening of "Holding Liat" followed by Q&A
Tuesday, 10/28/2025, 5:30pm - 8:00pm
Join us for a screening of the award winning documentary "Holding Liat" and a discussion of the film’s themes and resonance with contemporary political and personal narratives.
Tuesday, 10/14/2025, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Please join the Middle East Policy Forum for Karen Elliott House’s discussion about her book, "The Man Who Would Be King". You can participate in this event in-person or virtually. The event is open to the public and the media and located in ESIA 505, 1957 E ST. NW Washington, DC 20052.
Robert Malley; "Tomorrow Is Yesterday: Life, Death, and the Pursuit of Peace in Israel/Palestine"
Tuesday, 9/30/2025, 3:00pm - 4:15pm
Join the Middle East Policy Forum to welcome Robert Malley for a conversation with Professor Marc Lynch. You can participate in the conversation with Robert Malley in-person or virtually. The event is open to the public and the media.