About Middle East Studies Program
The Middle East Studies Program (MESP) at The American University in Cairo (AUC) offers an interdisciplinary and dynamic exploration of the region’s history, politics, culture and societies through its undergraduate and graduate degrees. Located in the heart of the Arab world, MESP provides a unique academic environment where students engage with leading scholars and practitioners, conduct in-depth research and gain firsthand experience in one of the most influential regions globally.
Our mission is a vivid expression of the horizons of a liberal arts education which provides students with academic credentials and firsthand knowledge to pursue careers in academia, diplomacy, government and international organizations, as well as journalism and cultural affairs.
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Syria Reader
The Syria Reader is a document-based compendium on the Syrian crisis. The digital library serves as a research tool for practitioners and scholars of issues related to policy surrounding the Syrian crisis and regional security in the Middle East. The approximately 400 official documents housed in the digital compendium date back to the beginning of the crisis and mark significant points in the political process.
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