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CMES offers a wide range of programs and activities about the Middle East with the goal of increasing awareness and understanding of the region, both historically and in contemporary perspective. I, and the Center's staff, look forward to meeting you at our events and hope that you will become a lasting member of our community.

Steven C. Caton, Director
News at CMES
CMES in the Media: Jocelyne Cesari in the Boston Globe
Jocelyne Cesari was quoted in a Boston Globe piece gauging the reaction ...
CMES in the Media: Sara Roy in the Commencement Issue of the Crimson
The Harvard Crimon Commencement issue featured a letter by CMES Associate Sara Roy. ...
Former CMES Associate Wins Literature Prize
The Tamer Institute, founded by Munir Fasheh, recently won the Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award.  ...
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The Middle East Monograph Series is proud to announce publications of its latest titles, Spiritual Wayfarers, Leaders in Piety by Daphna Ephrat, and Islamicate Sexualties, edited by Kathryn Babayan and Afsaneh Najmabadi. Full Monograph Series book list...

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