By: Behrooz Sabet and Cyrus Rohani

The Middle Eastern nations are not a homogeneous entity. Therefore, the challenges and opportunities of each country may not be the same. However, despite the unique characteristics of each country, certain commonalities and similar historical and geopolitical patterns can be identified and used as a basis for the analysis of the collective issues and interests of the entire region. Hence, this website and the forthcoming activities will try to examine the following fundamental questions: 1. what needs to be done for peace, reconciliation, socio-cultural progress, and economic prosperity of the Middle East? 2. What does the future hold for the Middle East? This article is intended to shed light on challenges and opportunities that current tumultuous events have created for the Middle East and the world as a whole and suggest potential scenarios for a peaceful and prosperous way out.