We promote knowledge of the Middle East by providing enrichment to academic programs, scholarship, public outreach, and support for educators and students at all levels.
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We provide teachers with information, curricula, and resources to facilitate learning about the Middle East. We also coordinate and support programming related to the region for educators.
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To truly understand the Middle East, you must have a solid grasp of the modern languages of the region. We support the study of modern Arabic, Hebrew, Turkish, Persian, and Kurdish.
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Ambassador Feisal Istrabadi, CSME’s founding director, is an expert on international law and diplomacy. He frequently contributes to news media on issues related to the Middle East.
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