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.
Malone Fellow Linda Pappas Funsch on Lebanon
From June 21-July 3, 2012, the National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations, in partnership with the Lebanon Renaissance Foundation,
Gulf in the News – December 10, 2012
Qatar calls Quartet ‘failure,’ seeks Arab peace offer rethink Source: Arab News (Read full story) Qatar called at
Gulf in the News – December 7, 2012
Pre-emptive Strike against Iran: Prelude to an Avoidable Disaster? Source: Middle East Policy Council (Read full story) …
NCUSAR Model Arab League Student Leaders Prepare to Travel to Saudi Arabia
Later in December the National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations will escort a delegation of student leaders from the
Gulf in the News – December 5, 2012
Kuwaiti ruler reappoints PM, calls for new cabinet Source: Reuters (Read full story) … The December 1 election
“Energy: Policymaking Dynamics of Sources, Supply, and Security” at the 2012 Arab-U.S. Policymakers Conference
H.E. Ambassador Mohamed Bin Abdulla Al-Rumaihi, Ms. Randa Fahmy Hudome, Mr. James LeJeune, Mr. John Hofmeister, and Mr.
Gulf in the News – December 3, 2012
Doha climate talks: Qatar may ask select ministers to take lead in resolving prickly issues Source: The Economic
Gulf in the News – November 30, 2012
Bahrain yesterday affirmed its support for the Palestinian people Source: Gulf Daily News (Read full story) His Majesty
2012 Capital Area Regional Model Arab League
The National Council’s 2012 Capital Area Regional Model Arab League took place November 10-11 at Georgetown University in
Gulf in the News – November 28, 2012
Saudi diplomat shot dead in restive Yemen Source: Arab News (Read full story) Gunmen shot dead a Saudi
2011-12 Model Arab League Youth Leadership Development Program
2011-2012 marked the 29th year of the National Council’s flagship Arab-U.S. Student Leadership Development Program, the Model Arab
Gulf in the News – November 26, 2012
Top 500 Most Influential Muslims: Saudi King tops, Erdogan 2nd and See The Top 50 Source: The News