The center's scope of work includes political and economic developments in the Arab world, Turkey and Iran.
It includes participation by senior local researchers, visiting experts, and students at various levels.
This approach provides policy makers, practitioners, and activists with informed analysis and recommendations.
It aims to reach a number of constituencies, including policy makers, practitioners, academics, journalists, as well as international organizations, civil society members, and ordinary citizens in Middle Eastern countries who may benefit from the center’s work.
The center publishes Diwan, a platform that offers commentary from various scholars, journalists, and experts on current issues in the region, which is run from Beirut and edited by Michael Young.