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 – 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
Gulf in the News – November 18, 2013
Prosperous present, bright future: Oman marks 43rd National Day Source: Middle East Online (Read full story) On November 18,
Placing the Recent Tension in Saudi Arabian-U.S. Relations in Context: Where Do We Go From Here?
Below is a remarks as delivered transcript from a public affairs briefing held November 13, 2013, in Washington,
Gulf in the News – November 15, 2013
Saudi Arabia wins U.N. Human Rights Council seat Source: Al Arabiya (Read full story) Saudi Arabia on Tuesday
Gulf in the News – November 14, 2013
Iran talks must broaden: UAE Source: Khaleej Times (Read full story) The GCC stance has become more unified
Gulf in the News – November 13, 2013
Op-Ed: America’s oil finds will not sideline Saudi Arabia Source: Financial Times (Read full story) … America’s daily
Gulf in the News – November 12, 2013
Rashed expects Assembly will be dissolved shortly Source: Kuwait Times (Read full story) MP Ali Al-Rashed reiterated yesterday
Gulf in the News – November 8, 2013
Jordan to replace Saudi Arabia on UN council: Diplomat Source: Khaleej Times (Read full story) Jordan will replace Saudi Arabia