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The Middle East Institute (MEI) marked a historic milestone with its 80th Anniversary Gala on , bringing together an extraordinary group of leaders, including current and former US cabinet secretaries, distinguished ambassadors, leading CEOs, and prominent figures in philanthropy from across the United States and the Middle East to reflect on eight decades of partnership ...
Charles Lister is a senior fellow and the director of the Syria Initiative at the Middle East Institute (MEI), where he focuses on Syria, terrorism, and insurgency across the Levant. His work also covers broader regional security dynamics and the evolution of jihadist movements, including al-Qaeda and the Islamic State (ISIS). Mr. Lister is concurrently a Senior Consultant to the Karam Shaar ...