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.
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.
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
The End of an Era: Hassan Nasrallah’s Leadership and Death
Ceasefire and Hostage Negotiations: A Week of High Stakes
“Lamya’s Poem”: A Child’s Imagination and the Healing Power of Poetry
Gender Apartheid under the Taliban: Afghan’s Women’s Struggle and Resilience
The Politics and Emotions Behind Palestinian Prisoner Releases
Building for the Elite: Gulf-Funded Development in Egypt
War to Ceasefire: Navigating the Israel-Palestine Conflict
“The Present”: Yousef Khalidi’s Journey of Love and Struggle
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.