Arabia, the Gulf, & the GCC Blog
The “Arabia, the Gulf, and the GCC” blog features insights and analysis from the National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations as well as information about the Council’s programs, projects, events, and activities. Founded in 1983, the National Council is a non-profit, non-governmental, educational organization dedicated to improving American awareness, knowledge, and understanding of the Arab region.

Cutting Edge Trends and Indications: Raghida Dergham’s Perspective
2022 is underway. So, too, is the National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations’ work in pursuit of its ongoing
Surveying Geo-Political Dynamics in Arab North Africa: What Implications for the United States and the Region?
On January 27, 2022, the National Council convened an online program “Surveying Geo-Political Dynamics in Arab North Africa:
The Messy, Volatile, and Unpredictable Energy Transition to Come, and the Middle East North Africa Region
On January 12, 2022, the National Council convened an online program exploring “The Messy, Volatile, and Unpredictable Energy
Iraq Update: A Conversation with Ambassador Dr. Fareed Yasseen
On December 15, 2021, the National Council convened an online briefing program titled “Iraq Update: A Conversation with

Summer 2022 Washington, DC Internship Program
Washington, DC Summer Internship Program May 23 – July 29, 2022 The National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations’ 2022
The Lebanese Cause
On October 5, 2021, the National Council convened an online program on “Unpacking Lebanon’s Crisis: Assessing the Leadership
How to Grow U.S.-GCC Trade, Economic Cooperation, and Investment Opportunities?
On September 21, 2021, the National Council convened an online program exploring “How to Grow U.S.-GCC Trade, Economic
Why Egypt Should Be Your Next Destination: A Conversation with H.E. Ghada Shalaby
On September 9, 2021, the National Council convened an online program, “Why Egypt Should Be Your Next Destination,”
Energy Changes and Transitions: Why, What, Where, Who, How, and Uncertainties
On August 19, 2021, the National Council convened an online program exploring “Energy Changes and Transitions: Why, What,
Iran and U.S. Strategy: Looking Beyond the JCPOA
On July 20, 2021, the National Council convened an online program exploring “Iran and U.S. Strategy: Looking Beyond
Focus on the Humanitarian Crisis in Yemen
On June 24, 2021, the National Council and Reconnaissance Research convened an online discussion, “Focus on the Humanitarian

National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations Kicks Off Its One-Of-A-Kind Summer Educational and Career Exploration Program for Students
Washington, D.C.: The National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations‘ (“National Council”) Annual 10-week University Student Internship and Summer Scholars Program began