Statecraft Reimagined 2025

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.