Washington Report on Middle East Affairs

What Washington Report on Middle East Affairs does

The Washington Report on Middle East Affairs (WRMEA) is a non-profit advocacy publication operated by the American Educational Trust, Inc. (AET), a 501(c)3 foundation founded in January 1982 in Washington, DC by retired U.S. Foreign Service officers including former U.S. Ambassador to Qatar Andrew I. Killgore. Its core product is a 76-page print magazine published seven times per year that delivers analytical coverage of U.S. policy in the Middle East and North Africa, alongside political, economic, military, and cultural reporting from the region, with a distinctive focus on Congressional voting records, pro-Israel PAC contributions, and the Israel lobby's influence on American policy. The publication serves a horizontal mix of government officials (every member of U.S. Congress and all Canadian Members of Parliament receive it), top business executives, journalists, academics, Arab and Muslim American community organizations, and individual subscribers, with claimed circulation exceeding 40,000 in print and 100,000 in total readership.

The magazine is delivered through a multi-channel stack: a web-based digital publishing platform at wrmea.org with a fully searchable archive dating to April 1982 (up to 25,000 unique daily visitors), an email newsletter, digital issue delivery to computers/smartphones/tablets, direct mail subscriptions processed through a Kettering, OH subscription office, public and college library subscriptions, distribution through 800+ U.S. bookstores (Barnes & Noble, Borders, Tower Records, Waldenbooks, B. Dalton), and international distribution to Canada, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. The operation runs with 1-10 employees from a headquarters at 1902 18th Street NW, Washington DC, above the affiliated Middle East Books and More bookstore near Dupont Circle Metro in Adams Morgan.

Revenue is generated across four streams: print-and-digital and digital-only magazine subscriptions (digital tier at $10/year), print and web advertising at modest rate cards (web banners $200-$900 per period, print full-page color at $1,100), retail sales of books, DVDs, and Palestinian handicrafts through the Middle East Books and More storefront, and tax-deductible donations processed through the AET Library Endowment from a supporter base the organization refers to as its "choir of angels." AET explicitly receives no government funds and is independently funded by these four revenue streams.

Name

Washington Report on Middle East Affairs

Legal name

American Educational Trust, Inc.

Website

https://wrmea.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1982

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Washington Report on Middle East Affairs is a non-profit magazine published by the American Educational Trust since 1982, providing analytical coverage of U.S. policy in the Middle East and North Africa to government officials, policymakers, journalists, and individual subscribers across North America and internationally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Periodical Publishing

NAICS

Periodical Publishers (51312), Newspaper, Periodical, Book, and Directory Publishers (5131), Other Publishers (51319)

SIC

Periodicals: Publishing Or Publishing & Printing (2721)

akta.pro primary industry

News, Politics & Current Affairs Magazines (MPAJAEAO)

akta.pro secondary industry

Government & Public Policy Publishing (Regulations, Gazettes, Legislative Tracking) (MPAJACAI)

Keywords

• Middle East news publication
• Non-profit journalism
• Magazine subscription
• Middle East analysis
• Policy reporting

Headquarters

HQ city

Washington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Magazine Subscriptions: Print and digital magazine subscriptions providing primary revenue. All subscribers receive a magazine in the mail as well as the latest digital issue to read on computers, smartphones and tablets.
2. Print Advertising: Print edition advertising with rates ranging from $180 (1/9 page B&W) to $1500 (inside front/back cover color). Published 7 times per year.
3. Web/Digital Advertising: Online advertising including text links and banner ads on wrmea.org website which receives up to 25,000 unique hits daily.
4. Book Sales: Middle East Books and More bookstore sells books, DVDs, fiction, cookbooks, children's books, poetry, maps, music, movies, and Palestinian handicrafts. The bookstore is located at 1902 18th Street near Dupont Metro in Adams Morgan, DC.
5. Donations: Funded by donations from 'choir of angels' supporters. Tax-deductible donations accepted via AET Library Endowment (501(c)3). No government funds received.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The organization publishes the Washington Report on Middle East Affairs, a news and analysis magazine covering U.S. foreign policy toward the Middle East, with particular focus on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, seven times per year. It also operates Middle East Books and More, a Washington, DC-based bookstore retailing books on Middle East and Arab-American topics from multiple publishers.

Product overview

The Washington Report on Middle East Affairs operates as a multi-platform publication offering print and digital magazine products. The core product is the 76-page print magazine published 7 times per year, which is bundled with digital access for all subscribers. Additionally, a digital-only subscription is available at reduced cost. The publication also maintains a separate storefront called Middle East Books and More for books, DVDs, and Palestinian handicrafts. Online offerings include the main website with searchable archives dating back to 1982, plus advertising options across both print and web platforms.

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Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Washington Report on Middle East Affairs (Print Magazine) News and analysis periodical covering U.S. foreign policy toward the Middle East and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, published seven times per year for individual subscribers, libraries, and institutional readers.
• Washington Report on Middle East Affairs (Digital Online Edition) Online edition of the magazine providing digital access to current and archived issues through the publication's website, attracting 25,000 unique daily visitors.
• Middle East Books and More Bookstore Retail bookstore located in Washington, DC that sells books from multiple publishers on Middle East and Arab-American topics to walk-in customers and online buyers.

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Americans for Middle East Understanding (AMEU)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint project partner on the 'Remember These Children' initiative documenting children killed in the Palestinian/Israeli conflict from September 29, 2000 to present. AET maintains and updates the Remember These Children website in conjunction with AMEU and other partners.
• Jews for Peace in Palestine and Israel (JPPI)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint project partner on 'Remember These Children' initiative documenting children killed in the Palestinian/Israeli conflict.
• Black Voices for Peace (BVFP)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint project partner on 'Remember These Children' initiative documenting children killed in the Palestinian/Israeli conflict.
• Institute for Research: Middle Eastern Policy (IRmep)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-host of the Israel Lobby Conference, a unique educational event. Donations received by Tax-Deductible AET Library Endowment for conference funding.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Mother Jones: Nonprofit investigative and political magazine funded by subscriptions, advertising, and donations. Comparable recurring-periodical business model with advocacy-oriented editorial, similar donor-supported funding mechanics, and overlapping government/journalist readership.
• The Progressive: U.S. nonprofit advocacy magazine covering politics, foreign policy, and social justice. Closely comparable subscription-and-donation revenue model, recurring print and digital publication cadence, and shared readership among policy-oriented readers.
• The Nation: Long-running U.S. nonprofit progressive political magazine with subscription, donation, and advertising revenue. Closely comparable business model, audience overlap in government officials and policy readers, and similar advocacy-driven editorial stance on U.S. foreign policy.
• The Electronic Intifada: Independent online publication covering Palestine and U.S. policy in the region. Comparable editorial lens, similar audience among Arab/Muslim-American and policy-focused readers, and overlapping reporting beats on U.S. aid to Israel and Congressional activity.
• In These Times: Nonprofit monthly magazine covering politics, labor, and foreign policy from a progressive perspective. Comparable subscription/donation-driven nonprofit publishing model with similar advocacy-oriented editorial lens and overlapping audience of policy and community readers.
• +972 Magazine: Online magazine covering Israel-Palestine with a critical perspective on U.S. policy and the Israeli occupation. Comparable editorial stance, audience overlap with WRMEA's institutional and community readers, and overlap in coverage of aid and lobby activity.
• Middle East Monitor: Middle East news and policy publication covering regional politics, U.S. foreign policy, and advocacy perspectives. Comparable subject area, audience overlap, and competing for the same institutional and community reader attention.
• Middle East Eye: English-language news publication covering the Middle East with strong reader engagement among policy and community audiences. Directly comparable subject matter, audience overlap with WRMEA readers, and competing for the same niche of English-speaking Middle East news consumers.
• Mondoweiss: News website focused on Palestine and U.S. Middle East policy with a critical lens on the Israel lobby. Directly comparable subject matter and audience, including coverage of Congressional voting records and pro-Israel PAC activity similar to WRMEA's signature content.

Emerging players

• Middle East Policy: Quarterly peer-reviewed journal on U.S. policy toward the Middle East published by the Middle East Policy Council. Comparable subject area and overlap with WRMEA's institutional/government readership, though distributed primarily through academic and policy channels rather than general subscription.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• YouTubeyoutube.com/WashingtonReportonMiddleEastAffairs
• Facebookfacebook.com/wrmea
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-washington-report-on-middle-east-affairs

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Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

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