Statecraft Reimagined 2025

Watch the panel discussions and keynote presentations from our 2025 policy conference, “Statecraft Reimagined” in Washington, D.C.

We’re pleased to announce that video recordings from our third annual Middle East Forum Policy Conference are now available for viewing.
This year’s gathering in Washington brought together nearly 200 policy experts, diplomats, and thought leaders under the theme “Statecraft Reimagined.” The discussions yielded concrete policy proposals that promise to influence America’s Middle East strategy in the coming years.

The conference opened with a remarkable keynote by Masih Alinejad, who defied medical advice following recent surgery to deliver her message. Her journey—from a child chanting “Death to America” in revolutionary Iran to a woman now targeted for assassination by that same regime—exemplifies the transformation possible when freedom prevails. Her message was unequivocal: the path forward demands an end to negotiations, concessions, and any form of legitimacy for terrorist regimes. The fantasy that Iran’s rulers can be moderated must be abandoned.

Our panels assembled an exceptional range of expertise. Sessions explored topics including the westward migration of Islamist movements, Syria’s post-Assad landscape, and how American taxpayer funds inadvertently support adversaries. The caliber of participation—including Congressman Randy Fine, diplomats from Oman, the Netherlands, France, Greece, and Cyprus, alongside senior intelligence officials—underscored MEF’s distinctive role in translating research into policy action.

You can access all conference videos in the video player below, or on our YouTube channel. We hope these discussions prove valuable for your own work and understanding of Middle East policy challenges.

Mark your calendar for next year’s conference. Details will follow in the coming months.

Introductory Remarks from Gregg Roman | Statecraft Reimagined 2025
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Introductory Remarks from Gregg Roman | Statecraft Reimagined 2025
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Josh Hammer on “Israel and Civilization: The Fate of the Jewish Nation and the Destiny of the West”
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Mark Wallace on “Iran and Counter-Extremism” | Statecraft Reimagined 2025
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Special Address by Masih Alinejad | Statecraft Reimagined 2025
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Day One Closing Remarks by Gregg Roman | Statecraft Reimagined 2025
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“Islamism’s New Center: The West” - Moderated by Sam Westrop | Statecraft Reimagined 2025
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“Syria: What Happens Next?” – Moderated by Jonathan Spyer | Statecraft Reimagined 2025
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“Middle East: The Bad Actors” - Moderated by Eric Navarro | Statecraft Reimagined 2025
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“Regime Change in Iran?” – Moderated by Gregg Roman | Statecraft Reimagined 2025
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“MEF Exposés: Foreign Aid and Immigration Reform” - Moderated by Jim Hanson
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“Greece, Cyprus, Israel and Türkiye” - Moderated by Michael Rubin
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“American Universities and the International Islamist Axis” – Moderated by Daniel Pipes
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Peter Theroux – “In Obscura: Adventures in the World of Intelligence”
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Khaled al-Yamani – “Countering the Houthi Challenge” | Statecraft Reimagines 2025
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“How Islamism Uses War Against the Jews to Destroy Britain and the West” with Melanie Phillips
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“Muslim Aliyah: Understanding Who the ‘Palestinians’ Are” with Daniel Pipes
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Special Address by Rep. Randy Fine | Statecraft Reimagined 2025
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Closing Remarks by Gregg Roman and Richard Irving | Statecraft Reimagined 2025
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