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 21, 2012
Iran Accuses Saudi Arabia of Exploring for Oil in Prohibited Border Region Source: Oil Price (Read full story)
NCUSAR Student Study Visit to Saudi Arabia, Winter 2012
The National Council, in partnership with the Saudi Arabian Cultural Mission (SACM) and the Saudi Arabian Ministry of
Gulf in the News – November 19, 2012
Bahrain health centre in Gaza takes key role Source: Gulf Daily News (Read full story) His Majesty King
Gulf in the News – November 16, 2012
Qatar: Israel must be punished for aggression Source: Arab News (Read full story) … Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh
“Defense Cooperation Dynamics: Enhancing Regional Security” at the 2012 Arab-U.S. Policymakers Conference
VADM Robert Harward, The Honorable Molly Williamson, Dr. Anthony Cordesman, Mr. David Des Roches, and Mr. Robert Sharp
Gulf in the News – November 14, 2012
U.S. to overtake Saudi as top oil producer: IEA Source: Reuters (Read full story) The International Energy Agency
“The Unprecedented Emergence of the Aviation Sector in the GCC” by Akbar Al Baker at the 2012 Arab-U.S. Policymakers Conference
Mr. Akbar Al Baker, CEO of Qatar Airways and Doha International Airport, delivered remarks on “The Unprecedented Emergence
“Change Without Progress in the Middle East” by Amb. Chas Freeman at the 2012 Arab-U.S. Policymakers Conference
Ambassador (Ret.) Chas Freeman delivered remarks on “Change Without Progress in the Middle East” at the National Council
Gulf in the News – November 9, 2012
Constitution’s role in building modern Kuwait highlighted Source: Kuwait Times (Read full story) … In press statements on
Listen to the 2012 Arab-U.S. Policymakers Conference
Complete audio recordings from the National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations’ 2012 Arab-U.S. Policymakers Conference, “Arab-U.S. Relations Amidst Transition
Gulf in the News – November 7, 2012
Commentary: Saudi Arbitration Court in the UK? Source: Saudi-US Trade Group (Read full story) … If this new
Keynote Address by HRH Prince Turki Al Faisal at the 2012 Arab-U.S. Policymakers Conference
HRH Prince Turki Al Faisal delivered a keynote address at the National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations’ 21st Annual