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.

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

NCUSAR Recognized Again For Exceptional Accountability and Fiscal Management
The National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations has again been awarded a Four Star Rating by Charity Navigator, America’s
Gulf in the News – September 4, 2012
Saleh calls on Yemen government to resign Source: Gulf Times (read full story) … There have been calls
War with Iran: Regional Reactions and Requirements
On June 20, 2008, National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations President and CEO Dr. John Duke Anthony addressed the
Gulf in the News – August 31, 2012
Greater unification of Gulf states in focus Source: Arab News (read full story) … Abdulatif Al-Zayani, GCC secretary
