A Swiss think tank advisory for the
Middle East and the Global South.

The first Swiss think tank dedicated to the Middle East and the Global South.

Covering the Middle East.
From the Palace to the Street – from Washington to Beijing

Covering the Middle East. From the Palace to the Street – from Washington to Beijing

تغطية الشرق الأوسط. من القصر إلى الشارع. من واشنطن إلى بكين

MENA+

Actionable policy advice and cutting-edge market intelligence
from a global network of experts and practitioners.
We equip policymakers, investors and private sector leaders
with exclusive, original, and strategic insights
on the Middle East and the Global South.

ABOUT

MEIS – the Middle East Institute Switzerland – is a Swiss think tank and advisory boutique specializing in the Middle East and the Global South. Registered in Geneva since 2021, we provide private sector stakeholders, governments, multilaterals and International Organizations (IOs) with strategic insights, market intelligence, and a range of bespoke services. At the same time, we contribute to a more informed global debate on the region and its role in an evolving world.

What sets us apart is our Swiss foundation, our focus on the Middle East within its Global South context, and our orientation towards the private sector. In an era of increasing multipolarity, we bridge macro-level geopolitical shifts with the local dynamics that shape markets, offering a comprehensive perspective on the forces that are driving change.

We cover the MENA+ Region - from the Palace to the Street.

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Basic Membership

CHF 18

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Access to exclusive articles and opinion pieces
Discounts on paid webinars and ticketed events
Invitations to open online events
Monthly email digest
Access to members-only online archive

Premium Membership

CHF 44

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All Core benefits, plus:
Free access to all MEIS webinars
Priority registration for in-person events
Invitations to member roundtables or closed sessions
Early access to select publications or reports

Basic Membership

CHF 200

Annual

Access to exclusive articles and opinion pieces
Discounts on paid webinars and ticketed events
Invitations to open online events
Monthly email digest
Access to members-only online archive

Premium Membership

CHF 500

Annual

All Core benefits, plus:
Free access to all MEIS webinars
Priority registration for in-person events
Invitations to member roundtables or closed sessions
Early access to select publications or reports

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Latest Publications

Energy Transition & Economic Development

The Search for Redundancy: Can Energy Producers Build Their Way Around the Strait of Hormuz?

Commentary

by Jessica Obeid

24 August 2026

Qatar's Ras Laffan LNG Hub hit by Iranian missiles, March 2026

Geopolitics & Global Security

Strategic Vulnerability: Assessing the Relationship between Iran and the Arab Gulf States

Commentary

by Ali Ahmadi

17 August 2026

Geopolitics & Global Security

The EU Ceuta Trap: The Crisis No One Orchestrated

Policy Brief

by Andrea Cellino

05 August 2026

Geopolitics & Global Security

Memorandum of Misunderstanding: Why the US-Iran Deal Collapsed

Commentary

by Paul Fritch

27 July 2026

Current Projects

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Middle East Regional Impact Fund (MERIF)

Online Module

How US Statecraft Impacts Global Business

An exclusive online programme featuring top US foreign and economic policy professionals designed for corporate sector executives and policy practitioners

March 2026