Inaugurated in 2006, the Issam Fares Institute for Public Policy and International Affairs at the American University of Beirut is an independent, research-based, policy oriented institute. It aims to initiate and develop policy-relevant research in and about the Arab region. The institute is committed to expanding and deepening knowledge production and to creating a space for the interdisciplinary exchange of ideas among researchers, civil society actors, and policy makers.
Contact details
- Website:
- https://www.aub.edu.lb/ifi/Pages/index.aspx
- Address:
- American University of Beirut P. O. Box 11-0236, Riad El-Solh Beirut, Lebanon 1107 2020
- Country:
- Lebanon
- Sub-region:
- Western Asia
Areas of focus
Topics of research
Geographics of focus
Lebanon
Operating languages
Arabic
, English
, French
Organisation details
Business model
University institute/center
Year founded
2006
Institutional affiliations
University
Founded by
Founders: Karajerjian, Sarine and Nasser Yassin ( with sponsor from the American University of Beirut)
Founder gender: Both male & female co-founders
Founder gender: Both male & female co-founders
Leadership
Leader(s) (2025): Fadlo R. Khuri
Leader gender: Male Leader(s) (2024): N/A
Leader gender: N/A Leader(s) (2023): Philip S. Khoury, Fadlo R. Khuri
Leader gender: Male
Leader gender: Male Leader(s) (2024): N/A
Leader gender: N/A Leader(s) (2023): Philip S. Khoury, Fadlo R. Khuri
Leader gender: Male
Staff size
2025
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Organisational performance
Publications
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Social
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Data notes
Last
updated: 09/03/2025
Rating of data accuracy (find out more) : Authenticated
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Data sources consulted: Organisation´s website, Suggested by Multilateral Organisation experts
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