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The Middle East Centre (MEC) at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) is a premier academic institution dedicated to the advanced study of the contemporary Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. It serves as a central hub for interdisciplinary research, world-class teaching, and public engagement, bridging the gap between academia and policy. The Centre is built upon LSE's long-standing reputation for social science excellence and provides a neutral, evidence-based forum for the discussion and analysis of the complex political, economic, and social issues affecting the Middle East (LSE Middle East Centre, n.d.-a). It fosters a vibrant intellectual community by hosting leading scholars, producing influential publications, and maintaining one of the United Kingdom's most significant archives related to the modern Middle East. Continue ...