Kevorkian Center - Created in 1966 at New York University to foster interdisciplinary study of the contemporary Middle East and to enhance understanding of the region; focusses on the histories, politics, economies, religions, cultures and languages of the area. Informatio - http://www.nyu.edu/gsas/program/neareast/
Saban Center for Middle East Policy - Brookings Institution center offers news, information on scholars and events. - http://www.brookings.edu/fp/saban/sabancenter_hp.htm
The Institute for Palestine Studies - A non-profit Arab research organization, which is not affiliated with any political organization or government. Features information on journals, bookstore, library, and contact details. Located in Beirut. - http://palestine-studies.org
Swedish Research Institute in Istanbul - Academic center that focuses on the application of the social sciences within Turkey and the Near East . Features history, mission statement and contact information. - http://www.srii.org/
The Dayan Center - Tel Aviv University research center for the study of contemporary Middle East affairs. Site includes an online bibliographical database. - http://www.dayan.org/index.html