Middle East

From politics to energy to economics, CSIS analyzes the myriad foreign policy and national security issues related to the Middle East.

The Middle East Program anchors the many programs and scholars at CSIS whose work touches upon this dynamic and important region.

Sub-Regions

Egypt
The Middle East Program houses much of CSIS’s expertise on this country.
Gulf States
The Middle East Program and the Energy and National Security Program lead CSIS’s work on this rapidly changing region.
Iran
The Middle East Program leads CSIS’s work on Iran and the many security and energy issues related to it.
Iraq
Multiple programs and scholars have expertise on the many security and foreign policy issues related to Iraq and the United States’ involvement there.
Israel/Palestine
Many programs and scholars contribute to CSIS’s expertise on this region.
North Africa
The Middle East Program and the Africa Program lead CSIS analysis of this vast region.
Turkey
Many programs at CSIS, especially the Turkey Project, analyze a host of issues related to this strategic nation.