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MEA Institute FOR strategic studies
Analysis that informs policy and shapes dialogue
Featured Research
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Protected: What Every Young Professional Should Know – Abdel-illah Boukhezer at the University of Cambridge
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The MEA Institute for Strategic Studies is at the forefront of change, empowering youth leadership and delivering impactful, evidence-based solutions.
As the first youth-led think tank focused on the Middle East and Africa, we pioneer strategic approaches to the region’s most pressing challenges.
Operating independently, we are committed to integrity, impartiality, and impact. By integrating youth leadership, rigorous analysis and innovative policy solutions, we are redefining how global challenges in the Middle East and Africa are understood and addressed
Policy Centres
Our researchers work within specialized policy centres, providing in-depth analysis on different fields. Each centre provides a platform for cross-disciplinary dialogue, policy, innovation, and actionable insights.
Boumediene Centre for Resource Management and Sustainability
Mandela Centre for Peace and Security
Centre for Geoeconomics, Integration and Regional Connectivity
MEA Centre for Foreign Policy and Geostrategic Engagement
Centre for Technology, Innovation, and Digital Policy
Centre for Diaspora, Migration, and Mobility Studies
our mission
Amplify the voices and ideas of young people across the Middle East and Africa.
By bridging scholarship and policy through rigorous, independent research through a dynamic network of researchers and a commitment to research integrity, we deliver actionable insights and meaningful value to policymakers, institutions, and civil society actors across the globe.
Join the MEA’s Network
We are always looking for researchers passionate about the Middle East and Africa
to contribute to our growing community of over 40 active members worldwide.