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 – March 11, 2013
UAE rejects extremism: Shaikh Mohammed Source: Khaleej Times (Read full story) The UAE adopts an open, moderate and
Gulf in the News – March 8, 2013
‘Friends of Yemen’ group wants aid on faster pace Source: The Saudi Gazette (Read full story) International donors
Malone Fellow Linda Pappas Funsch on Oman
In 2006, National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations’ Malone Fellow and Model Arab League advisor Professor Linda Pappas Funsch
Gulf in the News – March 6, 2013
GCC Macro-Outlook: Great in the Mid-Term, but What about the Long Run? Source: The Middle East Times (Read
Model Arab League Update – January & February 2013
The National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations’ Model Arab League program saw the successful completion of 5 Models during
Gulf in the News – March 4, 2013
Saudi foreign minister calls for arms embargo on Syrian regime Source: Al Arabiya (Read full story) Saudi Foreign
Gulf in the News – March 1, 2013
Gulf awaits Kerry with qualms over US policy – GCC officials ‘finding it difficult’ to trust Washington Source:
Reminder: Summer Arabic Language Study Abroad Opportunities
REMINDER — application deadlines are approaching for some of the National Council’s Summer 2013 Arabic language study abroad
Gulf in the News – February 27, 2013
Talks under way to set up “Arab Court for Human Rights” Source: Khaleej Times (Read full story) His
NCUSAR Delegation Visits Oman, February 2013
The National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations’ Seventeenth Annual Oman Cultural Immersion Program is close to completion, having provided
Gulf in the News – February 25, 2013
Saudi government may drop plans for gender barrier in Shura Council Source: The National (Read full story) Saudi
Gulf in the News – February 22, 2013
Atomic Kingdom: If Iran Builds the Bomb, Will Saudi Arabia Be Next? Source: Center for New American Security