For many years, RUSI has engaged with policymakers in the Middle East, acting as a platform for dialogue between the region and the international community.

RUSI has now established offices in the region to deepen its research and tackle the urgent policy challenges, particularly by using 'Track II' approaches to diplomatic problem-solving.

Current Offices and Projects:

• RUSI Qatar
• Kuwait
• Bahrain
• Morocco
• NATO-Mediterranean dialogue

Experts

RUSI's Middle East work is headed by the Director of the Institute's Qatar office, Dr George Joffe (currently research fellow of the Centre of International Studies in Cambridge University and is visiting professor at Kings College, London University), Barak Seener (formerly Middle East Director of the Henry Jackson Society) and Dr Jonathan Eyal (head of the International Security Studies Department of RUSI and correspondent of the Straits Times).