Project on Middle East Democracy

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Activities

To accomplish its mission, POMED fosters dialogue on political reform and democracy between and among Americans and Middle Easterners. This includes but is not limited to:

  • Organizing conferences in the Middle East between young Americans and Middle Easterners to discuss effective strategies for reform.
  • Conducting panel discussions and debates in Washington that facilitate and encourage
    the exchange of ideas about America’s impact on political reform and democracy.
  • Distributing a newsletter featuring articles from expert contributors
  • Writing articles, op-eds, and press releases to raise awareness of the U.S. influence on reform-related issues.
  • Publishing opinion articles that explore and offer innovative approaches to democracy promotion

Second, POMED provides accurate and thorough research and analysis to legislators, policymakers and democratic development practitioners. This includes:

  • Publishing our blog, the “POMED Wire,” and our “Weekly Wire,” which analyze U.S. legislation and policy impacting political reform in the Middle East.
  • Writing country and issue background papers on topics of interest to legislators and policymakers
  • Organizing informational briefings and events by POMED staff and Policy Associates for members of Congress and their staff

Third, POMED advocates a consistent and credible pro-democracy foreign policy towards the Middle East, which includes:

  • Discussing the consequences of relevant legislation with legislators, congressional staff, executive branch officials, and other interested parties, and encouraging them to support democratic reform in the Middle East.
  • Writing and commissioning policy papers and draft legislation that contribute innovative policy options.
  • Conducting limited direct and grassroots lobbying activities including meetings with legislators and aides, communications with POMED’s supporters, and media mobilization.

POMED Events:

In the past year, POMED has continued its successful series of panel discussions in Washington DC on American policy toward political reform in the Middle East. More details and event summaries can be found on our events page.

POMED Conferences:

POMED recently worked with Americans for Informed Democracy (AID) to hold a series of three “Bringing the World Home” conferences in Jordan, Egypt, and Morocco. Click here for more information.