The Master of Arts in Middle East Studies at the Elliott School of International Affairs, George Washington University, is an interdisciplinary graduate program designed to produce leaders for careers in business, security, diplomacy, public service, health, and conflict resolution in contexts involving the Middle East. The curriculum features courses on the history, politics, economics, international relations, and cultures of societies across the region. Students are required to reach proficiency in a relevant regional language (Arabic, Hebrew, Persian, or Turkish) as part of their training. The program balances rigorous academic training with policy-oriented perspectives and specializations in areas such as security, gender, development, and international law. Students complete a capstone project involving original research using regional languages and sources.