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.
Gulf in the News – December 5, 2013
Saudi Arabia, Russia in push for Syria solution Source: Arab News (Read full story) Saudi intelligence chief has held a
Gulf in the News – December 4, 2013
Kuwait calls for eradicating landmines worldwide Source: Kuwait News Agency (Read full story) Kuwait called on the international community to
Gulf in the News – December 3, 2013
Iran: Together with KSA, we can achieve regional stability Source: Arab News (Read full story) Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad
Gulf in the News – December 2, 2013
Iran’s diplomatic surge extends to Gulf Source: Al-Monitor (Read full story) Years of tension between Iran and its Arab neighbors
Listen to the 2013 Arab-U.S. Policymakers Conference
Complete audio recordings from the National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations’ 2013 Arab-U.S. Policymakers Conference, “Navigating Arab-U.S. Relations: Strengths,
Gulf in the News – November 26, 2013
GCC members moving from cooperation to integration Source: Kuwait Times (Read full story) Gulf Cooperation Council parliament and
Gulf in the News – November 25, 2013
GCC states fear N-deal will boost Iran’s regional desires Source: The Peninsula (Read full story) Sunni-ruled Gulf monarchies
Gulf in the News – November 22, 2013
Forces mobilized as mortars from Iraq land at KSA border Source: Arab News (Read full story) The government has mobilized
Gulf in the News – November 21, 2013
World powers, Iran in new bid for deal Source: Khaleej Times (Read full story) … Policymakers from the [P5+1] have
Gulf in the News – November 20, 2013
Issues between Iraq, Kuwait solved by commitment – Iraqi FM Source: Kuwait News Agency (Read full story) All of Iraq’s
Watch the 2013 Arab-U.S. Policymakers Conference on YouTube
Videos from the National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations’ 22nd Annual Arab-U.S. Policymakers Conference, held October 22-23, 2013 in
Gulf in the News – November 19, 2013
EU-GCC automotive conference focuses on technology transfer Source: Arab News (Read full story) The EU-GCC Invest Project held its first