Middle East Studies Association (MESA)A private, non-profit, non-political learned society that brings together scholars, educators and those interested in the study of the region from all over the world.
As part of its goal to advance learning, facilitate communication and promote cooperation, MESA sponsors an annual meeting that is a leading international forum for scholarship, intellectual exchange and pedagogical innovation. It is responsible for the International Journal of Middle East Studies, the premiere journal on the region, the MESAReview of Middle East Studies and a quarterly newsletter. An awards program recognizes scholarly achievement, service to the profession and exemplary student mentoring.