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Founded in 1983, the National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations (NCUSAR) is a non-profit, non-governmental, educational organization dedicated to improving American awareness, knowledge, and understanding of the Arab world.

Listen to Recent NCUSAR Events

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Audio recordings (“podcasts”) of National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations’ events are available through iTunes, FeedBurner, and the Council’s website. Links to programs from the past three months are available below.

Bahrain: A Conversation About Its Challenges and Opportunities (May 21, 2013)

Opportunities for Investment in Libyan Energy, Finance, and Infrastructure (April 22, 2013)

Rhetoric and Reality in Arab-U.S. Energy Relations (April 11, 2013)

Tunisia: Post-Revolution Political and Constitutional Transitions (March 5, 2013)

Future of Women’s Rights, Minority Rights, and Freedom of Expression in Tunisia (March 5, 2013)

Bahrain: A Conversation About Its Challenges and Opportunities

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May 21, 2013 briefing in the Rayburn House Office Building in Washington, DC on “Bahrain: A Conversation About Its Challenges and Opportunities.”

On May 21, 2013, the National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations and the U.S.-GCC Corporate Cooperation Committee hosted “Bahrain: A Conversation About Its Challenges and Opportunities” featuring Ambassador Ronald E. Neumann, President, American Academy of Diplomacy and former U.S. Ambassador to Bahrain, Afghanistan, and Algeria; Professor David Des Roches, Senior Military Fellow, Near East South Asia Center for Strategic Studies, National Defense University; Ms. Sarah Leah Whitson, Executive Director, Middle East and North Africa Division, Human Rights Watch; and Professor Paul Sullivan, Professor of Economics, National Defense University and Adjunct Professor, Georgetown University. Dr. John Duke Anthony, Founding President & CEO, National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations, served as moderator.

Links to a podcast and video recording of the program are available below. The podcast, along with recordings of other National Council programs, is also available through iTunes: http://bit.ly/itunes-ncusar.

“Bahrain: A Conversation About Its Challenges and Opportunities” podcast (.mp3) “Bahrain: A Conversation About Its Challenges and Opportunities” podcast (.mp3)

Model Arab League Update – April 2013

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Student delegates display their award certificates at the National University Model Arab League in Washington, DC.

The National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations’ Model Arab League program saw the successful completion of six Models during April. University conferences were held in Santa Barbara, California (April 5-7); Missoula, Montana (April 10-12); Commerce, Texas (April 11-13); Santa Rosa, California (April 11-13); and the National University Model Arab League was in Washington, DC (April 12-14). The National High School Model Arab League was also held in Washington, DC (April 19-20). Below are a collection of stories detailing some schools’ experience at recent MALs.

Students and schools wishing to participate in the Model Arab League program in coming school years should contact the National Council’s Director of Student Programs Megan Geissler or Deputy Director of Student Programs Josh Hilbrand to learn how to get involved.

NCUSAR National Intelligence University Study Visit to the UAE, April 2013

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The National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations, in coordination with the Emirates Center for Strategic Studies and Research in Abu Dhabi, escorted a delegation of students from the National Intelligence University on a study visit to the UAE in April 2013, coinciding with the Emirates Center’s 18th Annual Conference on “The Future of Warfare in the 21st Century.” The visit provided the students with an opportunity to explore the dynamics of some of the major economic, political, and social determinants of UAE culture as well as the country’s modernization and development.

Upcoming Event: “Bahrain: A Conversation About Its Challenges and Opportunities” – May 21 in Washington, DC

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Bahrain.

On May 21, 2013, the National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations and the U.S.-GCC Corporate Cooperation Committee are hosting a public affairs briefing on “Bahrain: A Conversation About Its Challenges and Opportunities” featuring Ambassador Ronald E. Neumann, President, American Academy of Diplomacy and former U.S. Ambassador to Bahrain, Afghanistan, and Algeria; Professor David Des Roches, Senior Military Fellow, Near East South Asia Center for Strategic Studies, National Defense University; Ms. Sarah Leah Whitson, Executive Director, Middle East and North Africa Division, Human Rights Watch; and Professor Paul Sullivan, Professor of Economics, National Defense University and Adjunct Professor, Georgetown University. Dr. John Duke Anthony, Founding President & CEO, National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations, will serve as moderator.

DATE & TIME:

Tuesday, May 21, 2013
10:00 – 10:30 a.m. – Light Refreshments / Networking
10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. – Specialist Remarks / Q&A

LOCATION:

Rayburn House Office Building, Room B-308
45 Independence Ave SW
Washington, DC 20515

REGISTRATION:

The event is free but R.S.V.P. (acceptances only) via email to rsvp@ncusar.org is required.

Please note: seating capacity is limited. Include the following information when you R.S.V.P.:
Name:
Company:
Title:
Phone:
Email:

If you have any questions you can call the National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations at (202) 293-6466.

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Opportunities for Investment in Libyan Energy, Finance, and Infrastructure

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His Excellency Dr. Elkalani A. Alsalim, Minister of Finance for Libya, speaking on “Opportunities for Investment in Libyan Energy, Finance, and Infrastructure” in April 2013.

On April 22, 2013, the National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations and the American Libyan Chamber of Commerce & Industry, with the participation of the U.S.-Libya Business Association, hosted a discussion on “Opportunities for Investment in Libyan Energy, Finance, and Infrastructure” with His Excellency Dr. Elkalani A. Alsalim, Minister of Finance for Libya. The Minister was introduced by His Excellency Ali Aujali, Ambassador of Libya to the United States. Ms. Randa Fahmy Hudome, Board Member, National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations; Mr. Robert Marro, President, American Libyan Chamber of Commerce & Industry; and Ms. Paula Freer, Director, International Government Affairs, Marathon Oil Corporation, and Chair, U.S.-Libya Business Association, served as commentators, while Dr. John Duke Anthony, Founding President & CEO, National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations, served as moderator.

A link to a podcast of the program is available below. The podcast, along with recordings of other National Council programs, is also available through Tunes: http://bit.ly/itunes-ncusar.

“Opportunities for Investment in Libyan Energy, Finance, and Infrastructure” podcast (.mp3)

Tunisia: Post-Revolution Political and Constitutional Transitions

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On March 5, 2013, The Maghreb Center hosted a conference in Washington, DC, co-sponsored by the National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations, The Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies, and The International Council for Middle East Studies, on “Constitutionalism and Human Rights in Tunisia: The Islamist-Led Democratic Transition Post-Arab Spring.” The morning session of the conference focused on “The Post-Revolution Political and Constitutional Transitions,” and featured presentations by: Ms. Alexis Arieff, Analyst, Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress, Washington DC; Dr. Alaya Allani, Professor of History, Manouba University, Tunis; Dr. Ghazi Gherairi, Law Professor, University of Tunis, Tunis; Secretary General, The International Academy for Constitutional Law, Tunis; and Dr. Ahmed El Hamri, Development Economist, Academia; Consultant, The World Bank. Dr. I. William Zartman, Professor Emeritus, The Johns Hopkins University, School of Advanced International Studies, Washington DC, served as Moderator.

Links to a podcast and video recording of the program are available below. The podcast, along with recordings of other National Council programs, is also available through iTunes: http://bit.ly/itunes-ncusar.

“Tunisia: Post-Revolution Political and Constitutional Transitions” podcast (.mp3) “Tunisia: Post-Revolution Political and Constitutional Transitions” podcast (.mp3)