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A platform for ideas, collaboration, and engagement.

The MEA Institute for Strategic Studies is more than a research institution – it is a platform for reimagining how the Middle East and Africa are understood and discussed globally. Through in-depth analysis of the region’s most pressing challenges, we inform policy, engage decision-makers and foster meaningful dialogue in efforts to advance stability, peace, and prosperity.

Our work is building a global community united by a shared commitment to meaningful impact. Elevating diverse perspectives and fostering open dialogue, the Institute shapes how the the region’s challenges and opportunities are understood – locally, regionally, and globally. Our people are driven, knowledgeable, and committed to innovative thinking, which is at the core of our work.

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We advance research across key regions and policy areas

The MEA Institute’s policy centres serve as intellectual anchors, generating evidence-based insights and informing decision-making across the Middle East and Africa. Our researchers work within specalised policy centres, providing in-depth analysis on different fields. Each centre provides a platform for cross-disciplinary dialogue policy, innovation, and actionable insights.

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