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.

Michael Rubin

A Briefing with Michael Rubin

Date: Thursday, July 25, 2024   12 - 1:30pm   RSVP online
City: NYC, 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.

Beyond the Gaza War: Looming Challenges in the Middle East

Israel's war against Hamas might dominate headlines, but neither a ceasefire in Gaza nor Hamas' defeat will end the threats emanating in the Middle East.

Succession looms in Iran. What might happen when Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei dies? What would it mean for Iran's nuclear program and support for proxies? Under President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Turkey has become a terror sponsor in all but name. Is the problem in Turkey simply Erdogan or is it societal?  Meanwhile, succession also looms in the Palestinian Authority, whose 88-year-old chairman Mahmoud Abbas is currently serving to 20th year of his four year term, and in Saudi Arabia, where Crown Prince Muhammad Bin Salman remains permanently on deck fearful that his Alzheimer's-ridden father, King Salman, might knock him out of succession at the last moment. Jordan's stability, meanwhile, is less than meets the eye.

Business attire. Limited capacity. Picture I.D. required to enter the building.
RSVP online by Jul 23, or via e-mail (events@meforum.org), fax (215-546-5409) or phone (215-546-5406 ext. 113).