Wilson Center | Middle East Program

??Ready to Shape Solutions to #MENA’s Water Challenges? The Wilson Center’s Agents of Change Youth Fellowship is an unparalleled opportunity for young professionals from the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) passionate about advancing their expertise in and making an impact on climate, water, and security challenges. Supported by the UAE Embassy in Washington, DC, this fellowship focuses on empowering the region’s youth to address water insecurity and climate resilience. As a fellow, you will get the chance to hear from leading experts in the water, climate, and security fields, build technical research and writing skills, and conduct original research on a topic of your choosing. Check out the previous ACYF Cohort’s insights on gender-responsive climate finance, water management, green entrepreneurship, and more below. Be part of the 2025 cohort! Apply by December 15 to join this network of changemakers. Learn more about the Fellowship and how to apply here ?? https://buff.ly/3z6GREr

[WATCH] MEP Director Merissa Khurma speak at "Pillar Security: The Future of the US in the MENA," panel at the 10th Rome MED Mediterranean Dialogues, organized by the Foreign Ministry of Italy and ISPI - Istituto per gli Studi di Politica Internazionale, on November 26. https://lnkd.in/gwB-5dZK

[READ] In her recent article, Global Fellow Sola Mahfouz reflects on representations of Afghan women in Western media and argues that engagement with Afghan women's full and complex lives is necessary for effective policymaking. https://lnkd.in/dNFAHz3r

[WATCH] MEP Director Merissa Khurma will chair the panel "Dialogues for Peace: Leading for Peace – Women in Mediation," in collaboration with the Mediterranean Women Mediators Network at the 10th Rome MED Mediterranean Dialogues, organized by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and ISPI - Istituto per gli Studi di Politica Internazionale, on November 26.

[READ] The “green-blue deal” to exchange water for power between Israel and Jordan, first proposed in the 1990s, is now on the back burner. Journalist Peter Schwartzstein investigates its current status. ?? https://lnkd.in/eDpQcy_F

[READ] In their policy brief, MEP Associate Alexander Farley and Researcher Manuel Langendorf examine the digital integration of SMEs in MENA by evaluating gaps and providing recommendations to enhance the integration of ICT within SMEs. Full Publication??

Are you a young professional in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) interested in climate change and security? Apply today for the Agents of Change Youth Fellowship! This fellowship is an opportunity for emerging leaders from the MENA region to advance their careers. With a focus on MENA's water challenges, this year's cohort will engage in an expert seminar series, an original research paper, and a culminating trip within the region. The fellowship is open to applicants from countries in the MENA region with a minimum of a bachelor's degree and 3 years of work experience in a relevant field or a master's degree and a proven interest in pursuing a career incorporating issues related to climate change and peace. Check out testimonials from the past ACYF Cohort below and read their insights on gender-responsive climate finance, water management, green entrepreneurship, and more. Applications for the 2025 cohort close on December 15! Visit the fellowship webpage to learn how to apply ?? https://lnkd.in/edXuFJMv

[READ] Following Tunisia's 2024 elections, Senior Policy Analyst and North Africa and Middle East Expert, Safae El Yaaqoubi, discusses an authoritarian shift and broader implications representing a profound change in Tunisia's trajectory. Full article ??

?? New #publication is out! - China and digitalization in the Middle East ?? #Cloud-systems are playing an increasingly important role in our everyday lives and also in #security policy. This is also the case in the #MiddleEast. While #US companies have dominated the market to date, companies from #China have been making increasing inroads into the IT segment in recent years. What consequences does this have for the regional digital infrastructure and how can IT companies from the USA and #Europe prepare themselves to deal with the new competition? Our CEO Stefan Lukas and our Senior Analyst and Editor Manuel Langendorf describe this and more in their new article for the renowned Wilson Center | Middle East Program: https://lnkd.in/e9jqaByr. ?? Would you like to find out more about the publications and work of Middle East Minds? Then follow us on LinkedIn or visit our homepage www.middle-east-minds.com.

Wilson Center's Middle East Program and Wilson Center | Global Europe Program co-hosted a roundtable with Deputy Director General Olivier Onidi, DG HOME, European Commission, to discuss the EU's approach to internal security challenges and migration.