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 – August 17, 2012
U.S. Reliance on Saudi Oil Heads Back Up Source: The New York Times (Read full story) … The
Teaching Islamic and Middle East Politics: The Model Arab League as a Learning Venue
This article from National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations’ Malone Fellow and Model Arab League faculty advisor Dr. Joe
Gulf in the News – August 15, 2012
Iran-GCC relations based on geopolitical reality Source: Gulf News (Read full story) … Some believe the recent moves
2012 Washington, DC Summer Internship Program
The National Council recently completed its 2012 Washington, DC Summer Internship Program, which offers undergraduate and graduate students
Gulf in the News – August 13, 2012
Tanker Leaves Gash in U.S. Destroyer After Collision Near Strait of Hormuz Source: New York Times (Read full
Gulf in the News – August 10, 2012
Government to referelectoral law to court – No Assembly dissolution, no fresh elections Source: Kuwait Times (Read full
Oman, Culture, and Diplomacy
National Council Senior International Affairs Fellow and previous speaker at the Council’s annual Arab-U.S. Policymakers’ Conferences Jeremy Jones
Gulf in the News – August 8, 2012
Cabinet calls for quick UN action on Syria Source: Arab News (Read full story) Saudi Arabia yesterday welcomed
NCUSAR Organizes & Escorts a Delegation of West Point Cadets on a Study Visit to the UAE; Delegation Meets with U.S. Defense Secretary Panetta
The National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations, in coordination with the Emirates Center for Strategic Studies and Research (ECSSR),
Gulf in the News – August 6, 2012
Opposition MPs issue stern warning to PM – More than 20,000 ink opposition petition Source: Kuwait Times (Read
Gulf in the News – August 3, 2012
Aid convoy for Syrian refugees leaves Riyadh Source:Arabnews (Read full story) … Saudi Arabia has led Arab diplomatic
Gulf in the News – August 1, 2012
MPs boycott revived parliament amid crisis – Juwaihel arrested after offensive tweet Source: Kuwait Times (Read full story)