Videos

A former U.S. Ambassador to Egypt and a British ambassador to Tunisia discussed the recent conflicts in Egypt and Tunisia,, the reaction in the Arab world, and the role Western governments c…

Students from the University of Denver participated by broadband feed in a distance learning class. Edward Walker talked to students about the history and the future of the Middle East, …

Kuwaiti Ambassador Salem Al-Sabah was interviewed about the current political situation in his country and the region, terrorism, the war with Iraq, and relations with the U.S. The progra…

Egyptian Ambassador Nabil Fahmy was interviewed about the current political situation in his country and the region, terrorism, the war with Iraq, and relations with the U.S. The program …

Jordanian Ambassador Karim Kawar was interviewed about the current political situation in his country and the region, terrorism, the war with Iraq, and relations with the U.S. The program…

Lebanese Ambassador Farid Abboud was interviewed about the current political situation in his country and the region, terrorism, the war with Iraq, and relations with the U.S. The program…

Syrian Ambassador Imad Moustapha was interviewed about the current political situation in his country and the region, terrorism, the war with Iraq, and relations with the U.S. The progr…

The Middle East Institute convened a panel for a congressional staff lunch in the Rayburn House Office Building. The panelists talked about Islamic charity and the concept of Zakat in the po…

RAND International Security & Defense Policy Director James Dobbins moderated a panel on partnerships for the reconstruction of Afghanistan. The panel talked about such topics as repatriatio…

Participants talked about security concerns in the Persian Gulf and threats posed by Iraq and Iran due to the U.S. military presence in Saudi Arabia. Among the issues addressed were attitude…

Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak talked about tensions in the Middle East and the prospects for peace between Israelis and Palestinians. He also called on the U.S. to take a more active role…

Participants talked about U.S. policy toward Israel and Palestine, the peace process, and tensions in the region following the September 11 terrorist attacks on the U.S.

Dr. Don Peretz was presented with the 2001 Middle East Institute Award and he spoke briefly. As part of a forum titled, “Middle East Challenges for the Bush Administration,” Assistant Secret…

As part of a forum titled, “Middle East Challenges for the Bush Administration,” Professor Shibley Telhami, Peace and Development Chair at the University of Maryland, talked about the backgr…

Mr. Walker talked about Egypt’s view of the September 11 terrorist attack and potential U.S. responses. He also responded to viewer comments and questions.

Witnesses testified about a terrorist attack on the USS Cole while it was refueling in Yemen and about intelligence reports warning of a possible attack in the region. In sometimes contentio…

Participants honored several women for their work on behalf of Middle East peace. They particularly honored several wives of past and present regional leaders for their efforts to promote co…

Ambassador Walker testified regarding his qualifications for the position of Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs. Secretary Indyk testified regarding his qualifications for…