Press Releases
Monday, September 15, 2025
Beirut, Lebanon – The 2nd Annual Middle East and North Africa (MENA) Think Tank Forum, co-hosted by the Issam Fares Institute for Public Policy and International Affairs (IFI) at the American University of Beirut, and the Middle East Council on Global Affairs (ME Council), was held on September 15-16 in Beirut. The two-day event gathered… Continue reading 2nd Annual MENA Think Tank Forum Arab Perspectives on Global Public Goods and Their Governance
Wednesday, July 23, 2025
The Middle East Council on Global Affairs (ME Council) announces a leadership transition as Dr. Tarik M. Yousef, who has led the institution since its inception, steps down from his role as Director. Effective August 1, 2025, Dr. Khalid al-Jaber will assume the position of Director, bringing with him a distinguished record in public policy… Continue reading Leadership Transition at the Middle East Council on Global Affairs
Thursday, May 1, 2025
An educational workshop on the importance of clean energy and the energy transition successfully concluded on Wednesday. The event, titled Emerging Energy: Shaping the Future of Clean Power, brought together leading experts from the energy sector to explore cutting-edge innovations in Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) and discuss transformative solutions for a sustainable energy future.
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
The Middle East Council on Global Affairs (ME Council) and Arab Barometer signed a Memorandum of Understanding to integrate public opinion research into regional policy dialogue and promote evidence-based decision-making across the Middle East and North Africa.
