National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations

Join the Council for a discussion examining current and future energy dynamics. As the structure of energy demand changes, with the importance of fossil fuels predicted to decline in the decades to come, how can energy production and delivery systems incorporate a growing share of renewable energy and manage increased electrification? Will the transition to a low-carbon world require a range of other energy sources and technologies, including low-carbon hydrogen, modern bioenergy, and carbon capture, use, and storage? What factors are most critical in shaping regional and global energy dynamics, and how might they shift in the years ahead? Explore these questions and more with Dr. Shihab Kuran, Mr. Phillip Cornell, and Mr. Colby Connelly. Visit www.ncusar.org for more information.

Join Council for a net assessment of key issues shaping security and stability in the Middle East and North Africa region. The featured specialist is Center for Strategic and International Studies Emeritus Chair in Strategy Dr. Anthony H. Cordesman, who discusses his recent report on the subject. Mr. David Des Roches and Dr. John Duke Anthony join him for the proceedings. Visit www.ncusar.org for more information.

Join the Council for a discussion exploring implications for the region and the United States of evolving relationships between Russia, China, and countries in Arabia and the Gulf. Specialists examine how shifting strategic dynamics can be viewed through different sets of lenses. The featured speakers are former United States diplomats Ambassador (Ret.) Michael Gfoeller and Mr. David H. Rundell. Colonel (Ret.) Abbas K. Dahouk and Dr. John Duke Anthony join them for the proceedings. Visit www.ncusar.org for more information.

Join the Council for a discussion exploring the energy and other economic aspects of the Middle East and North Africa region's strategic importance. The featured specialist is Center for Strategic and International Studies Emeritus Chair in Strategy Dr. Anthony H. Cordesman, who discusses his recent report on the subject. Mr. David Des Roches and Mr. Patrick Mancino join him for the proceedings. Visit www.ncusar.org for more information.

Ed Gabriel and Abbas Dahouk discuss dynamics in Lebanon at the National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations' 31st Annual Arab-U.S. Policymakers Conference. Visit www.ncusar.org for more information.

Session: "Syria and Iraq in Focus" with Dr. Andrew Parasiliti, Ambassador (Ret.) James F. Jeffrey, Dr. Denise Natali, Dr. Abbas Kadhim at the National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations' 31st Annual Arab-U.S. Policymakers Conference. Visit www.ncusar.org for more information.

League of Arab States Assistant Secretary General H.E. Dr. Khaled bin Mohamed Al-Manzlawiy gives remarks at the National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations' 31st Annual Arab-U.S. Policymakers Conference. Visit www.ncusar.org for more information.

Dr. Zakaria Al Muharrami and Ambassador (Ret.) Dr. Richard J. Schmierer discuss dynamics in Oman at the National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations' 31st Annual Arab-U.S. Policymakers Conference. Visit www.ncusar.org for more information.

Oman's Foreign Minister H.E. Sayyid Badr bin Hamad Albusaidi delivers keynote remarks at the National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations' 31st Annual Arab-U.S. Policymakers Conference. Visit www.ncusar.org for more information.

HRH Prince Turki Al Faisal Al Saud delivers keynote remarks at the National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations' 31st Annual Arab-U.S. Policymakers Conference. Visit www.ncusar.org for more information.

Dr. John Duke Anthony announces the National Council is presenting its GLOBAL LEADERSHIP IN EMPOWERING WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS AWARD to Dina Powell McCormick and Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women at the National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations' 31st Annual Arab-U.S. Policymakers Conference. Visit www.ncusar.org for more information.

Session: "Geopolitical Dynamics of Arabia and the Gulf" with Dr. Abdulaziz Sager, Dr. Abdullah Al Shayji, and Dr. Kenneth Katzman at the National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations' 31st Annual Arab-U.S. Policymakers Conference. Visit www.ncusar.org for more information.

Ambassador of Bahrain to the U.S. H.E. Abdulla Bin Rashid Al Khalifa makes remarks at the National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations' 31st Annual Arab-U.S. Policymakers Conference. Visit www.ncusar.org for more information.

Gulf Cooperation Council Secretary-General H.E. Dr. Nayef Falah M. Al-Hajraf makes remarks at the National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations' 31st Annual Arab-U.S. Policymakers Conference. Visit www.ncusar.org for more information.

Dr. William Lawrence surveys geopolitical dynamics in North Africa at the National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations' 31st Annual Arab-U.S. Policymakers Conference. Visit www.ncusar.org for more information.

Session: "Energy, Economic, and Business Dynamics in Focus" with Phillip Cornell, Dr. Shihab Kuran, and Dr. John Sfakianakis at the National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations' 31st Annual Arab-U.S. Policymakers Conference. Visit www.ncusar.org for more information.

Session: "U.S.-Arab Relations Defense Dimensions" with Sheikh Nawaf bin Mubarak bin Saif Al-Thani, David Des Roches, and Abbas Dahouk at the National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations' 31st Annual Arab-U.S. Policymakers Conference. Visit www.ncusar.org for more information.

Raghida Dergham interviews General (Ret.) David Petraeus at the National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations' 31st Annual Arab-U.S. Policymakers Conference. Visit www.ncusar.org for more information.

Dr. John Duke Anthony announces the National Council is presenting its DISTINGUISHED GLOBAL DEVELOPMENTAL ASSISTANCE AWARD to the Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development at the National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations' 31st Annual Arab-U.S. Policymakers Conference. Visit www.ncusar.org for more information.

Deputy Speaker of the Egyptian Parliament H.E. Mohamed M. Abou El Enein gives remarks at the National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations' 31st Annual Arab-U.S. Policymakers Conference. Visit www.ncusar.org for more information.

H. Delano Roosevelt, grandson of President Franklin Delano and First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt, gave commentary on the history and value of the US-Saudi Arabian relationship at the National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations' 31st Annual Arab-U.S. Policymakers Conference. Visit www.ncusar.org for more information.

Remarks from US Special Envoy for Yemen Tim Lenderking followed by Session: "Yemen in Focus" with Abdulrahman Al-Eryani, David Des Roches, Sarah Charles, and Ambassador (Ret.) Christopher Henzel at the National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations' 31st Annual Arab-U.S. Policymakers Conference. Visit www.ncusar.org for more information.

Join the National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations and Anera for a discussion featuring three longtime senior staff from Anera's team in Lebanon who talk about their work, the current crisis facing the Lebanese people, and how civil society can respond. Visit www.ncusar.org for more information.

Join the National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations for a discussion reflecting on the recent visit of U.S. President Joe Biden to Israel, the Occupied Palestinian Territories, and Saudi Arabia. Saudi Arabian and U.S. analysts, scholars, and former diplomats assess the impact of the trip for near-term developments as well as longer-term strategic trends. The featured specialists were Gulf Research Center Founder and Chairman Dr. Abdulaziz Sager, and former United States diplomats Ambassador (Ret.) Michael Gfoeller and Mr. David H. Rundell. Colonel (Ret.) Abbas K. Dahouk and Dr. John Duke Anthony joined them for the proceedings. Visit www.ncusar.org for more information.

Join the National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations for a preview of United States President Joe Biden's upcoming visit to the Middle East, which will include a stop in Saudi Arabia. Specialists with decades of experience navigating day-to-day aspects of the U.S.-Saudi Arabia relationship discuss dynamics affecting the various parties ahead of the July trip. The program's featured specialists are former United States diplomats Ambassador (Ret.) Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell. Colonel (Ret.) Abbas K. Dahouk and Dr. John Duke Anthony joined them for the proceedings. Visit www.ncusar.org for more information.

Join the National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations for an exploration of dynamics and developments in the humanitarian aid sector with the leader of the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre (KSRelief), Saudi Arabia's leading aid organization that serves people and communities in more than fifty countries around the world. His Excellency Dr. Abdullah Al Rabeeah provides a presentation and then is joined by Col. (Ret.) Abbas Dahouk for a question and answer session. Dr. John Duke Anthony serves as Context Provider. Visit www.ncusar.org for more information.

Join the National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations for an examination of the dynamics of state formation in Saudi Arabia with two historians of the Kingdom. Dr. Joseph Kéchichian and Dr. Joshua Yaphe discuss their latest scholarship and how it relates to Saudi Arabia today. Visit www.ncusar.org for more information.

On March 17, 2022, the National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations hosted an online briefing program "Destination Oman: Heritage, Culture, Adventure." It was a virtual visit to the Sultanate of Oman, one of the most historically and culturally rich of all Arab and Islamic societies. H.E. Moosa Hamdan Al Tai, Oman's Ambassador to the United States, provided opening reflections on the Oman-U.S. relationship; Professor Linda Pappas Funsch commented on Oman's remarkable modernization efforts; Council Cultural Affairs Fellow Mr. Badar Al Yazeedi provided a presentation exploring some of of the sites in Oman that inspire wonder; and Council Founding President and CEO Dr. John Duke Anthony orchestrated the proceedings while providing background and context. Join the Council for an in-depth examination of the "Jewel of Arabia." Visit www.ncusar.org for more information.

On March 10, 2022, the National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations hosted an online briefing program discussing "Can Lebanon Be Saved?" The featured specialists were Ambassador (Ret.) Edward Gabriel and Ms. Mona Yacoubian with Mr. Jean AbiNader serving as moderator and Mr. Patrick Mancino making welcoming remarks. Visit www.ncusar.org for more information.

On February 24, 2022, the National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations hosted an online briefing program exploring "An Emerging Axis: Strategic Trends Between Saudi Arabia, Russia, and China, and What it Means for the Middle East." The featured specialists were former United States diplomats David Rundell and Ambassador (Ret.) Michael Gfoeller. Dr. John Duke Anthony joined them for the proceedings. Visit www.ncusar.org for more information.

On February 9, 2022, the National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations hosted an online briefing program exploring "Iran Nuclear Deal Negotiations: Policy Implications for Success or Failure." The featured specialists were former United States National Intelligence Manager for Iran Mr. Norman Roule and Rasanah: International Institute for Iranian Studies Founder and President Dr. Mohammed S. Alsulami. Dr. John Duke Anthony and Mr. David Des Roches joined them for the program. Visit www.ncusar.org for more information.

On January 27, 2022, the National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations hosted an online briefing program "Surveying Geo-Political Dynamics in North Africa: What Implications for the United States and the Region?" The featured specialist was analyst, educator, international programs director, and former diplomat Dr. William Lawrence. Dr. John Duke Anthony joined him for the program. Visit www.ncusar.org for more information.

On January 12, 2022, the National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations hosted an online briefing program exploring "The Messy, Volatile, and Unpredictable Energy Transition to Come, and the Middle East North Africa Region." The featured specialist was National Council Distinguished International Affairs Fellow Dr. Paul Sullivan. Dr. John Duke Anthony joined him for the program. Visit www.ncusar.org for more information.

Iraq's Ambassador to the United States, H.E. Dr. Fareed Yasseen, joins the National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations for a conversation about strategic dynamics in Iraq and the Iraq-U.S. relationship. Mr. David Des Roches and Dr. John Duke Anthony join him for the discussion. Visit www.ncusar.org for more information.

Ms. Raghida Dergham interviews General (Ret.) David Petraeus at the National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations 30th Annual Arab-U.S. Policymakers Conference. Visit www.ncusar.org for more information.

Dr. John Duke Anthony announces the National Council is bestowing its GLOBAL HUMANITARIAN LEADERSHIP AWARD to HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Amir of Qatar, and General Kenneth McKenzie and Mr. Joey Hood make remarks at the National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations 30th Annual Arab-U.S. Policymakers Conference. Visit www.ncusar.org for more information.

Session exploring "Geo-Political Dynamics of Arabia and the Gulf" with Dr. Abdullah Al Shayji, Ms. Samar Fatany, Dr. Emma Soubrier, Ambassador (Ret.) Anne Patterson, and Dr. Abdullah Baabood. at the National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations 30th Annual Arab-U.S. Policymakers Conference. Visit www.ncusar.org for more information.

Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of State Mr. Joey Hood makes remarks at the National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations 30th Annual Arab-U.S. Policymakers Conference. Visit www.ncusar.org for more information.

Gulf Cooperation Council Secretary-General H.E. Dr. Nayef Falah M. Al-Hajraf makes remarks at the National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations 30th Annual Arab-U.S. Policymakers Conference. Visit www.ncusar.org for more information.

Mr. Fahad Nazer makes remarks at the National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations 30th Annual Arab-U.S. Policymakers Conference. Visit www.ncusar.org for more information.

Mr. H. Delano Roosevelt and Mr. Abdulrahman T. Bakir discuss commercial and economic dynamics and opportunities in Saudi Arabia at the National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations 30th Annual Arab-U.S. Policymakers Conference. Visit www.ncusar.org for more information.

Dr. William Lawrence surveys "Geopolitical Dynamics of North Africa" at the National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations 30th Annual Arab-U.S. Policymakers Conference. Visit www.ncusar.org for more information.

Deputy Speaker of the Egyptian Parliament H.E. Mohamed M. Abou El Enein addresses the National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations 30th Annual Arab-U.S. Policymakers Conference. Visit www.ncusar.org for more information.

HRH Prince Turki Al Faisal Al Saud delivers keynote remarks at the National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations 30th Annual Arab-U.S. Policymakers Conference. Visit www.ncusar.org for more information.

Session exploring "U.S.-Arab Relations: What Now?" with Dr. Abderrahim Foukara, Mr. Khaled Almaeena, Ms. Geneive Abdo, and Mr. Richard Kaplan at the National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations 30th Annual Arab-U.S. Policymakers Conference. Visit www.ncusar.org for more information.

Oman's Ambassador to the United States H.E. Moosa Hamdan Al Tai makes remarks and Professor Linda Pappas Funsch provides context at the National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations 30th Annual Arab-U.S. Policymakers Conference. Visit www.ncusar.org for more information.

U.S. CENTCOM Commander General Kenneth McKenzie makes keynote remarks after being introduced by Egypt's Ambassador to the United States H.E. Motaz Zahran at the National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations 30th Annual Arab-U.S. Policymakers Conference. Visit www.ncusar.org for more information.

Dr. John Duke Anthony welcomes viewers and listeners, and talks about the National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations at the Council's 30th Annual Arab-U.S. Policymakers Conference. Visit www.ncusar.org for more information.

On October 5, 2021, the National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations hosted an online roundtable discussion on "Unpacking Lebanon's Crisis: Assessing the Leadership Failings Causing the Current Human Calamity." The featured speakers were journalist, filmmaker, and entrepreneur Ms. Daizy Gedeon and specialist in public policy and refugee issues Mr. Ziad El Sayegh. Colonel (Ret.) Abbas K. Dahouk and Dr. John Duke Anthony joined them for the program. Visit www.ncusar.org for more information.

On September 21, 2021, the National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations hosted an online roundtable discussion exploring "How to Grow U.S.-GCC Trade, Economic Cooperation, and Investment Opportunities?" The featured specialists were Americans working to promote U.S. economic ties with Arabia and the Gulf, including representatives from the Middle East Council of American Chambers of Commerce. Dr. John Duke Anthony joined them for the program. Visit www.ncusar.org for more information.

On August 19, 2021, the National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations hosted an online conversation exploring "Energy Changes and Transitions: Why, What, Where, Who, How, and Uncertainties." The featured specialist was National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations Distinguished International Affairs Fellow Dr. Paul Sullivan. Dr. John Duke Anthony and Mr. David Des Roches joined him for the program. Visit www.ncusar.org for more information.