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 – September 26, 2012
Qatar calls for Arab intervention in Syria Source: Gulf Times (Read full story) HH the Emir urges all
Saudi Arabian-U.S. Relations on the Kingdom’s National Day: A Personal Perspective
Yesterday marked Saudi Arabia’s National Day. To be sure, much has happened since the last one in 2011.
HRH Prince Turki Al Faisal on Charlie Rose
His Royal Highness Prince Turki Al Faisal Al Sa’ud, former Ambassador of Saudi Arabia to the United Kingdom
Gulf in the News – September 24, 2012
Is aid good for Yemen? Source: The Guardian (Read full story) … The Yemeni government, and the international
Gulf in the News – September 21, 2012
UAE calls to establish nuclear arms-free Middle East Source: Khaleej Times (Read full story) … It was the
Roads of Arabia Exhibition at the Smithsonian Sackler Gallery
The Roads of Arabia: Archaeology and History of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia exhibition is coming to the
Gulf in the News – September 19, 2012
Opposition sees participation of 30,000 in protest march – Big night on Sept 24 Source: Kuwait Times (Read
The Roots of the Islamophobia Network in America
On August 26, 2012, the Center for American Progress released a report entitled Fear, Inc.: The Roots of
Gulf in the News – September 17, 2012
US shuts consular services in Yemen Source: Gulf Times (Read full story) The US embassy in Yemen has
Gulf in the News – September 14, 2012
What’s behind anti-US protests in Yemen? Source: Global Post (read full story) … Frustration with the US has
Gulf in the News – September 10, 2012
Iraqi VP is sentenced to death as bombs kill 80 Source: Gulf Times (read full story) … Hashemi,
Fixing Yemen
Yemen is an ancient and beautiful country – but today it is fraught with danger. Though barely a