MEPS Forum partners reflect the spirit of collaboration, partnership and dialogue that underscores our philosophy at MEPS Forum and the American University of Kurdistan. Our annual, flagship forum provides a platform for engaging directly with the decision-makers, policymakers, researchers, and thought leaders who will shape the future of the Middle East, while also enabling collaboration and scholarship. Our vast network of scholars, experts and researchers from the region and beyond play an instrumental role in developing debates, discussions and lasting solutions to the most pressing issues facing the Middle East