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.

Furthering U.S.-GCC Trade, Economic Cooperation, and Investment Opportunities
On May 21, 2018, the National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations, the Middle East Council of American Chambers of

Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman’s Upcoming Visit to America: Implications and Opportunities for the US-Saudi Arabian Relationship
On March 15, 2018, the National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations and the U.S.-GCC Corporate Cooperation Committee hosted a

NCUSAR’s Summer 2018 Washington, DC Internship Program – Applications Due February 23
Washington, DC Summer Internship Program May 29 – August 3, 2018 The National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations’ Washington,

What’s the Status of President Trump’s Counter-Terrorism Campaign?
On January 11, 2018, the National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations and the U.S.-GCC Corporate Cooperation Committee hosted a
Statement on the U.S. Presidential Announcement Regarding Jerusalem
President Donald Trump’s decision to recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel not only contradicts international law, the
National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations President & CEO Aids Eisenhower Memorial
Washington, DC: In March 2017, U.S. Senator Pat Roberts, Chair, and General (Ret.) P.X. Kelly, Co-Chair, announced the

Twenty-Second Annual Oman Cultural Immersion Program – February 21-March 7, 2018
Applications Now Being Accepted for the National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations’ Twenty-Second Annual Oman Cultural Immersion Program February
Dr. John Duke Anthony Interview on The John Fredericks Radio Show
On October 30, 2017, National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations Founding President & CEO Dr. John Duke Anthony joined

Listen to the 2017 Arab-U.S. Policymakers Conference
Complete audio recordings from the National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations’ 26th Arab-U.S. Policymakers Conference, “Arab-U.S. Relations: How Best

Humanitarian Challenges in Yemen
On September 18, 2017, the National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations and the U.S.-GCC Corporate Cooperation Committee hosted a

National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations Presents Distinguished Global Leadership and Humanitarian Award to Abdulaziz Saud Al-Babtain
Washington, DC: On September 7, 2017, at the International Peace Institute (IPI) in New York City, the National Council