Forthcoming Events
The Forum sponsors lunches, webinars, live briefings, parlor meetings, and conference calls featuring its staff and fellows, former government officials, scholars, journalists, and others with insights into the Middle East and Islamism. Speakers delve deep into critical issues, surpassing what is found in mass media – always with an eye toward American interests. Most briefings occur along the New York-Philadelphia-Washington, D.C. corridor.
Audio recordings and written summaries of past lectures are available.
Jonathan Spyer
A Briefing with Jonathan Spyer
Date: Tuesday, May 7, 2024 12 - 1:30pm RSVP online
City: New York, NY
Cost: USD $250 per person
This lunch is complimentary for current MEF donors of $250 or more ($500 per couple). For all other guests, we request a $250 contribution.
How Has Oct. 7 Changed the Middle East?
Iran's attempt to achieve regional domination has become the dominant factor in the Middle East since Oct. 7, with Hamas, Hezbollah, and the Houthis on the warpath, with Iranian attacks on U.S. forces and Israel, and more. How successful is Tehran's effort? What are Iran's strengths and weaknesses? Does it make sense to see the clash between Iran and its enemies as part of the global competition between the United States and China/Russia?
Business attire. Limited capacity. Picture I.D. required to enter the building.
RSVP online by May 5, or via e-mail (events@meforum.org), fax (215-546-5409) or phone (215-546-5406 ext. 113).
Jonathan Spyer
A Briefing with Jonathan Spyer
Date: Wednesday, May 8, 2024 12 - 1:30pm RSVP online
City: Los Angeles, CA
Cost: USD $250 per person
This lunch is complimentary for current MEF donors of $250 or more ($500 per couple). For all other guests, we request a $250 contribution.
How Has Oct. 7 Changed the Middle East?
Iran's attempt to achieve regional domination has become the dominant factor in the Middle East since Oct. 7, with Hamas, Hezbollah, and the Houthis on the warpath, with Iranian attacks on U.S. forces and Israel, and more. How successful is Tehran's effort? What are Iran's strengths and weaknesses? Does it make sense to see the clash between Iran and its enemies as part of the global competition between the United States and China/Russia?
Business attire. Limited capacity. Picture I.D. required to enter the building.
RSVP online by May 6, or via e-mail (events@meforum.org), fax (215-546-5409) or phone (215-546-5406 ext. 113).
Jonathan Spyer
A Briefing with Jonathan Spyer
Date: Friday, May 10, 2024 12 - 1:30pm RSVP online
City: Chicago, IL
Cost: USD $250 per person
This lunch is complimentary for current MEF donors of $250 or more ($500 per couple). For all other guests, we request a $250 contribution.
How Has Oct. 7 Changed the Middle East?
Iran's attempt to achieve regional domination has become the dominant factor in the Middle East since Oct. 7, with Hamas, Hezbollah, and the Houthis on the warpath, with Iranian attacks on U.S. forces and Israel, and more. How successful is Tehran's effort? What are Iran's strengths and weaknesses? Does it make sense to see the clash between Iran and its enemies as part of the global competition between the United States and China/Russia?
Business attire. Limited capacity. Picture I.D. required to enter the building.
RSVP online by May 8, or via e-mail (events@meforum.org), fax (215-546-5409) or phone (215-546-5406 ext. 113).
The Middle East Forum at 30: Shaping the Next Three Decades
Date: Monday, May 13, 2024 through May 15 RSVP online
City: Washington, D.C.
Cost: USD $600 per person (Access to two-day programming and meals. Hotel reservations can be made directly with the hotel.)
You are cordially invited to join the
Middle East Forum for our 2024 policy retreat
May 13-15, 2024 ● Washington, D.C.
Join us for an exclusive opportunity to meet with elected officials, policy experts, and Middle East Forum staff to chart the next three decades of promoting American interests in the Middle East and protecting Western values from Middle Eastern threats at home and across the globe. Our look forward and back will include a keynote speech by MEF founder Daniel Pipes on his goals for the organization at its founding and the challenges along the way.
Panel Discussions will include:
- Daniel Pipes, founder of the Middle East Forum, on MEF's evolution and goals.
- Michael Rubin on limiting the problems created by Turkish President Erdoğan.
- Gregg Roman on the Israel Victory Project's successes and challenges as war rages in Gaza.
- Jonathan Spyer on Iran's success in destabilizing the region and how to respond.
- Sam Westrop and Dexter Van Zile on Western Islamism's changing trends and ideological divisions.
- Ben Baird and Winfield Myers on leveraging all levels of government to break the DEI/ethnic studies bureaucracy's iron grip on Middle East studies.
Business attire. Limited capacity. Picture I.D. required to enter the building.
RSVP online by May 8, or via e-mail (events@meforum.org), fax (215-546-5409) or phone (215-546-5406 ext. 113).
The Middle East Forum at 30: Shaping the Next Three Decades - Israel Dinner
Date: Monday, May 13, 2024 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM RSVP online
City: Washington D.C.
Cost: USD $250 per person (Reception and Dinner)
Join us for Middle East Forum Israel Dinner on Monday May 13, 2024.
The Middle East Forum cordially invites you to attend our Israel Independence Day Reception on May 13th, 2024, at 6:00 PM, in Washington, D.C.
The event will not be just a celebration –– but an affirmation of our steadfast commitment to Israel's vital partnership with the U.S. and promoting Western values in the Middle East.
Business attire. Limited capacity. Picture I.D. required to enter the building.
RSVP online by May 6, or via e-mail (events@meforum.org), fax (215-546-5409) or phone (215-546-5406 ext. 113).
