Middle East Studies Association of North America (MESA)
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Founded in 1966, the Middle East Studies Association (MESA) is a private, non-profit learned society that brings together scholars, educators and those interested in the study of the region from all over the world.
The countdown has started! In just 10 days, we'll be welcoming you to the Middle East Studies Association Annual Meeting in Washington, DC.
We can't wait to see you there!
We can't wait to see you there!
November 12, 2025 at 4:02 PM
The countdown has started! In just 10 days, we'll be welcoming you to the Middle East Studies Association Annual Meeting in Washington, DC.
We can't wait to see you there!
We can't wait to see you there!
November 5, 2025 at 1:32 PM
MESA and the AAUP have released a critical report exposing the weaponization of civil rights law to suppress campus speech concerning Palestine.
Read full report here: mesana.org/advocacy/tas...
Read full report here: mesana.org/advocacy/tas...
November 5, 2025 at 1:32 PM
MESA and the AAUP have released a critical report exposing the weaponization of civil rights law to suppress campus speech concerning Palestine.
Read full report here: mesana.org/advocacy/tas...
Read full report here: mesana.org/advocacy/tas...
November 3, 2025 at 6:42 PM
U.S. Citizens (including Dual Citizens) and Lawful Permanent Residents (Green Card Holders): MESA's Task Force on Civil and Human Rights has created a new resource with answers to frequently asked questions on Travel-Related Issues
Read the FAQs here: mesana.org/advocacy/tas...
Read the FAQs here: mesana.org/advocacy/tas...
November 3, 2025 at 6:42 PM
U.S. Citizens (including Dual Citizens) and Lawful Permanent Residents (Green Card Holders): MESA's Task Force on Civil and Human Rights has created a new resource with answers to frequently asked questions on Travel-Related Issues
Read the FAQs here: mesana.org/advocacy/tas...
Read the FAQs here: mesana.org/advocacy/tas...
October 30, 2025 at 4:13 PM
October 30, 2025 at 4:13 PM
MESA's Task Force on Civil and Human Rights has compiled a helpful list of FAQs to guide students and scholars through travel-related concerns.
Read more: mesana.org/advocacy/tas...
Read more: mesana.org/advocacy/tas...
October 30, 2025 at 4:13 PM
MESA's Task Force on Civil and Human Rights has compiled a helpful list of FAQs to guide students and scholars through travel-related concerns.
Read more: mesana.org/advocacy/tas...
Read more: mesana.org/advocacy/tas...
Secure your discounted rate for #MESA2025! Pre-registration closes in 4 days on October 24. Don't miss out!
For more information: mesana.org/annual-meeti...
For more information: mesana.org/annual-meeti...
October 21, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Secure your discounted rate for #MESA2025! Pre-registration closes in 4 days on October 24. Don't miss out!
For more information: mesana.org/annual-meeti...
For more information: mesana.org/annual-meeti...
October 20, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Teaching in a time of repression, how to protect yourself, your students, and your academic freedom while teaching?
Read more from MESA's Task Force on Civil and Human Rights mesana.org/advocacy/tas...
Read more from MESA's Task Force on Civil and Human Rights mesana.org/advocacy/tas...
October 20, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Teaching in a time of repression, how to protect yourself, your students, and your academic freedom while teaching?
Read more from MESA's Task Force on Civil and Human Rights mesana.org/advocacy/tas...
Read more from MESA's Task Force on Civil and Human Rights mesana.org/advocacy/tas...
Looking to boost your skills and connect with leading scholars?
Volunteer as a panel chair for MESA 2025!
Play a vital role in the conversation and shape your academic and professional journey.
Learn more: mesana.org/annual-meeti...
Volunteer as a panel chair for MESA 2025!
Play a vital role in the conversation and shape your academic and professional journey.
Learn more: mesana.org/annual-meeti...
October 15, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Looking to boost your skills and connect with leading scholars?
Volunteer as a panel chair for MESA 2025!
Play a vital role in the conversation and shape your academic and professional journey.
Learn more: mesana.org/annual-meeti...
Volunteer as a panel chair for MESA 2025!
Play a vital role in the conversation and shape your academic and professional journey.
Learn more: mesana.org/annual-meeti...
Connect, learn, and grow at MESA 2025. Register now and don't miss out! mesana.org/annual-meeti...
October 10, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Connect, learn, and grow at MESA 2025. Register now and don't miss out! mesana.org/annual-meeti...
Landmark victory for free speech & academic freedom!
This ruling is a crucial step in pushing back against the silencing of our members for engaging in pro-Palestinian speech and assembly.
Read more here: mesana.org/news/2025/09...
This ruling is a crucial step in pushing back against the silencing of our members for engaging in pro-Palestinian speech and assembly.
Read more here: mesana.org/news/2025/09...
September 30, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Landmark victory for free speech & academic freedom!
This ruling is a crucial step in pushing back against the silencing of our members for engaging in pro-Palestinian speech and assembly.
Read more here: mesana.org/news/2025/09...
This ruling is a crucial step in pushing back against the silencing of our members for engaging in pro-Palestinian speech and assembly.
Read more here: mesana.org/news/2025/09...
The 2025 MESA conference is only 2 months away! Don’t miss out on being a part of our Book Exhibit. We welcome any presses, organizations, and vendors with an interest in Middle East studies.
For more information go to mesana.org/annual-meeti... or email [email protected]
For more information go to mesana.org/annual-meeti... or email [email protected]
September 25, 2025 at 3:57 PM
The 2025 MESA conference is only 2 months away! Don’t miss out on being a part of our Book Exhibit. We welcome any presses, organizations, and vendors with an interest in Middle East studies.
For more information go to mesana.org/annual-meeti... or email [email protected]
For more information go to mesana.org/annual-meeti... or email [email protected]
Join MESA! Support scholarship, defend academic freedom, and grow your network. Together, we are stronger.
Be part of the community at #MESA2025. Register now:
mesana.org/annual-meeti...
Be part of the community at #MESA2025. Register now:
mesana.org/annual-meeti...
September 24, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Join MESA! Support scholarship, defend academic freedom, and grow your network. Together, we are stronger.
Be part of the community at #MESA2025. Register now:
mesana.org/annual-meeti...
Be part of the community at #MESA2025. Register now:
mesana.org/annual-meeti...
MESA and AAUP are monitoring the new Presidential Proclamation on H-1B visa petitions. Read more about what we know so far: mesana.org/advocacy/let...
September 23, 2025 at 8:18 PM
MESA and AAUP are monitoring the new Presidential Proclamation on H-1B visa petitions. Read more about what we know so far: mesana.org/advocacy/let...
MESA condemns discriminatory travel policies targeting scholars. We are committed to opposing them and protecting transnational academic exchange.
Full statement: mesana.org/advocacy/let...
Full statement: mesana.org/advocacy/let...
September 23, 2025 at 4:30 PM
MESA condemns discriminatory travel policies targeting scholars. We are committed to opposing them and protecting transnational academic exchange.
Full statement: mesana.org/advocacy/let...
Full statement: mesana.org/advocacy/let...
September 19, 2025 at 2:56 PM
MESA's Task Force on Civil and Human Rights has created this resource to answer frequently asked questions about visas and other related concerns for non-citizens in the United States.
Read more: mesana.org/advocacy/tas...
Read more: mesana.org/advocacy/tas...
September 19, 2025 at 2:56 PM
MESA's Task Force on Civil and Human Rights has created this resource to answer frequently asked questions about visas and other related concerns for non-citizens in the United States.
Read more: mesana.org/advocacy/tas...
Read more: mesana.org/advocacy/tas...
September 17, 2025 at 5:10 PM
UC Berkeley disclosed over 160 names of students, staff, and faculty to the Trump Administration. Why this is happening, why it matters, what it means, and what it does not mean.
Other campuses have turned over records to the government—Berkeley is just the first to belatedly notify those affected.
Other campuses have turned over records to the government—Berkeley is just the first to belatedly notify those affected.
September 17, 2025 at 5:10 PM
UC Berkeley disclosed over 160 names of students, staff, and faculty to the Trump Administration. Why this is happening, why it matters, what it means, and what it does not mean.
Other campuses have turned over records to the government—Berkeley is just the first to belatedly notify those affected.
Other campuses have turned over records to the government—Berkeley is just the first to belatedly notify those affected.
The MESA 2025 Program Preview is LIVE!
Explore the detailed conference program and plan your trip!
Link: mesana.org/annual-meeti...
Explore the detailed conference program and plan your trip!
Link: mesana.org/annual-meeti...
September 15, 2025 at 8:25 PM
The MESA 2025 Program Preview is LIVE!
Explore the detailed conference program and plan your trip!
Link: mesana.org/annual-meeti...
Explore the detailed conference program and plan your trip!
Link: mesana.org/annual-meeti...
September 4, 2025 at 4:01 PM
September 4, 2025 at 4:01 PM