What is TeachMideast?
TeachMideast is a resource designed for students and educators to teach about critical, complex and intriguing subjects in the Middle East and North Africa.
About TeachMideast
TeachMideast is your premier destination for comprehensive and engaging resources on the Middle East and North Africa. Developed by the Middle East Policy Council, our mission is to:
- Educate with Diversity: Challenge stereotypes by presenting a mosaic of perspectives from within the region.
- Engage Innovatively: Utilize films, project-based learning, and interactive tools to break traditional learning barriers.
- Empower Varied Learning: Cater to diverse learning styles, from visual to kinesthetic, and from reading to listening.
Country Profiles
TeachMideast is home to country-specific breakdowns of the Middle East, complete with information on geography, culture, history and more. Find detailed profiles on individual Middle Eastern countries, complete with geography, history, religion and more!
TeachMideast Resources
Recent Articles
A History of Islamist Movements in Algeria
A Closer Look at the Presidential Election in Iran
Understanding Middle Eastern History: An Interview with William Cleveland
The First Caliphs of Islam: Power, Corruption and War in the Rashidun Caliphate
Saudi Arabia’s Cultural Heritage Uncovered
Photographs Tell a History of Palestinian Refugees
Ottoman History with Resources
Lebanon’s Forgotten Space Program
Reviews
Our Book and Film Reviews help you find the perfect resources for your journey through education on the Middle East.
Interviews
The TalkMideast Interview Initiative brings voices from around the community together to discuss the Middle East.
Opportunities
We host Virtual Classrooms, Workshops, and Student Opportunities to help engage with our community.