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Winfield Jefferson Myers (born January 1, 1960) is an American conservative journalist and editor focused on Middle East policy and issues. He has been a prominent figure and key operative at the Middle East Forum (MEF), a Philadelphia-based think tank dedicated to promoting American interests in the Middle East and protecting Western values from Middle Eastern threats. Myers previously served as managing editor of the Middle East Quarterly, MEF's peer-reviewed academic journal, where he oversaw content on topics ranging from Islamist ideologies to regional geopolitics. His work emphasizes critical analysis of Middle Eastern regimes, terrorism, and the impact of these issues on Western societies. As director of Campus Watch, an MEF project, Myers monitors and critiques Middle East studies programs in U.S. universities, advocating for balanced academic discourse. Throughout his career, Myers has been involved in publishing, advocacy, and campus outreach initiatives, often collaborating with MEF founder Daniel Pipes, and has positioned himself within networks of influence focused on countering perceived biases in media and academia regarding the Middle East.