MEF 2026 Policy Conference in Washington D.C. - Registration Now Open!

пятница, 6 февраля 2026 г.

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View on web  |  Read what you missed The Middle East has entered uncharted territory. Old alliances are fracturing, new states are emerging from the shadows, and the strategic calculus that guided American policy for decades no longer holds. From the collapse of Iran's proxy network to the rise of Turkish and Qatari influence, from contested sea lanes to contested campuses, the region—and America's role in it—is being remade in real time. This May, the Middle East Forum convenes its 2026 Policy Conference to cut through the uncertainty. Over three days, May 19-21, 2026, leading strategists, diplomats, and security professionals will tackle the questions that matter most. What does the decline of the Iranian axis mean for regional stability? How are Islamist networks adapting their operations in Latin America and at the southern border? Can new economic corridors like the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) reshape geopolitical alignments? And as Israel notches tactical victories across multiple fronts, is it winning the larger strategic contest? Expect frank assessments of emerging state actors, foreign influence campaigns, and ideological battles unfolding far from the battlefield, including discussions on: Geopolitical Realignment — Examine the emergence of new state actors, the shifting balance of power as Iran's axis contracts, the rise of an Islamist Turkey, the strategic promise of economic corridors like IMEC, and whether Israel's battlefield successes are translating into durable strategic gains. Transnational Threats to the Homeland — Confront the expansion of Islamist networks in Latin America, the weaponization of migration at the southern border, and the full spectrum of ideological movements operating inside the United States. Institutional Capture and Democratic Resilience — Investigate how foreign influence operations and Islamist funding have penetrated American universities and institutions—and what can be done to reverse the damage. For those seeking hands-on engagement, an optional War Games Simulation on May 19 offers an immersive prelude to the main program. Early bird pricing ends March 1. Secure your place now. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER TODAY Additional details, including the full agenda, will be shared upon registration. Was this edition useful? Your email will be recorded and shared with the sender MEF, an activist think tank, deals with the Middle East, Islamism, U.S. foreign policy, and related topics, urging bold measures to protect Americans and their allies. Pursuing its goals via intellectual and operational means, the Forum recurrently has policy ideas adopted by the U.S. government. Copyright © 2025 Middle East Forum, All rights reserved. Our mailing address is: Middle East Forum 1650 Market Street, Suite 3600 Philadelphia, PA 19103 Unsubscribe Powered by This email was sent by Middle East Forum via Axios HQ