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.

Summer Intensive Language Program at AFKAR Academy in Jordan
The National Council, in collaboration with AFKAR Academy, is pleased to announce a 2013 Summer Intensive Arabic Program
Gulf in the News – February 15, 2013
Analysis | Saudi Arabia Energy Profile Update – U.S. EIA Source: SUSRIS (Read full story) … Saudi Arabia
NCUSAR US Air Force Academy Study Visit to the UAE, November 2012
The National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations, in coordination with the Emirates Center for Strategic Studies and Research in
Gulf in the News – February 13, 2013
Yemen’s powerful families still cast shadows Source: The Washington Post (Read full story) … A year after former

NCUSAR Model Arab League Study Visit to Saudi Arabia, Winter 2013
The National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations, in partnership with the Saudi Arabian Cultural Mission and Saudi Arabian Ministry
Gulf in the News – February 11, 2011
The US and the Gulf States: Uncertain Partners in a Changing Region Source: Atlantic Council (Read full story)
Gulf in the News – Februray 8, 2013
End occupation, UAE tells Iran Source: Khaleej Times (Read full story) The UAE on Thursday stressed the need

Save the Date — 22nd Annual Arab-U.S. Policymakers Conference scheduled for October 22 – 23, 2013
The National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations is pleased to announce the 22nd Annual Arab-U.S. Policymakers Conference has been
Gulf in the News – February 6, 2013
Drone Strikes’ Dangers to Get Rare Moment in Public Eye Source: The New York Times (Read full story)

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Gulf in the News – February 4, 2012
Special Report | Prince Muqrin Named 2nd Deputy PM Source: SUSRIS (Read full story) Prince Muqrin Bin Abdul
Gulf in the News – February 1, 2013
U.S. and Iranian Strategic Competition: Sanctions, Energy, Arms Control, and Regime Change Source: Center for International and Strategic