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ONE REGION, ONE FUTURE.

Vision

Encourage deeper U.S. involvement in the Middle East and enhance integration across the region.

Committed to a nonpartisan, regional dialogue that transcends politics, MEAD hosts exclusive, high-level discussions, producing lasting thought leadership and empowering the next generation of foreign policy leaders to drive impactful policy and strengthen regional partnerships.

ANNUAL PROGRAMS

Building bridges through in-person gatherings and strategic initiatives.

WASHINGTON
SUMMIT

Every September in Washington, D.C., we host 200+ top U.S. and Middle Eastern leaders for candid discussions. The summit fosters cross-sector partnerships and strategic alliances in policy, defense, and business under the Chatham House Rule, and in an invite-only setting.

D.C. Summit

MIDDLE EAST
SUMMIT

Each April, our Middle East summit brings together leaders from the U.S. and the region. Through private, in-depth discussions, participants explore new avenues for policy and economic collaboration, focusing on impactful partnerships and regional integration.

M.E. Summit

POLICY PULSE

A new take on traditional policy papers, Policy Pulse is our exclusive post-summit digest. Featuring diverse insights and opinions, it provides the MEAD community with expert analysis on current regional issues and amplifies voices beyond the summit stage.

About MEAD

COMMUNITY

Driving collaboration across borders and disciplines.

Uniting policymakers, technologists, defense experts, CEOs, intelligence practitioners, philanthropists, philosophers and other global leaders — our community is committed to shaping and understanding the Middle East’s complex geopolitical landscape, and its relationship with the U.S..

About MEAD

PAST PARTICIPANTS

We are privileged to have had world leaders and global influencers support our efforts.

SEC. ANTONY BLINKEN

71st U.S. Secretary of State

SEC. MIKE POMPEO

70th U.S. Secretary of State

REP. MIKE WALTZ

U.S. National Security Advisor Designate

HONORARY CO-CHAIRS

Driving regional unity through expert leadership.

With decades of experience in U.S. policy towards the Middle East, our bipartisan advisory board leads MEAD’s mission with unparalleled expertise, strengthening diplomatic and business connections to build a unified region and a more robust U.S.-Middle East partnership.