National Council on US-Arab Relations

The 2026 National High School Model Arab League Conference is open! We thank our partnering institutions for their participation and look forward to a weekend of high level debate and training. #MAL2026

Join Us Live On Thursday, April 16, 2026 - 10:00 - 11:30 A.M. ET For Our Latest Online Webinar: “Chokepoints & Challenges: War, Strategy, and Peacemaking in the Arab Gulf” Link: youtube.com/watch?v=lVrkHp…

Join Us Live Tomorrow! - Wednesday, April 8, 2026 - 10:00 - 11:30 A.M. ET For Our Latest Online Webinar: “The Escalation/Exit Paradox: Managing the US-Israel-Iran War at the Tipping Point” Link: youtube.com/live/D6lxHY-w4…

NCUSAR hosts the 2026 National University Model Arab League Conference opening ceremony at the Embassy of the State of Qatar! Students were privileged to hear keynote remarks from Consular Mr. Ahmed Al-Shebani and Ambassador (Ret.) Greta Holtz, President and CEO of AMIDEAST

Georgia Southern University's Model Arab League team, joined by NCUSAR Chairman Mr. John E. Pratt, met with Ambassador of the Sultanate Oman, H.E. Talal bin Sulaiman Al Rahbi and Counselor Ms. Farah Al Raisi ahead of the National University MAL Conference @OmanEmbassyUSA

Join Us Live Tomorrow! - Wednesday March 25, 2026 - 10:00 - 11:30 A.M. ET For Our Latest Online Webinar: “Shifting Sands: The GCC’s New Geopolitical, Military, Economic, and Energy Chessboard” youtube.com/watch?v=jiNcDo…

NCUSAR shares Senior Fellow Dr. Fadi Hilani’s new article, “Operation Epic Fury and Iran’s Maritime War” on how the U.S.-Israel war against Iran is reshaping maritime strategy, global energy corridors, and regional geopolitics. Read the full analysis here: buff.ly/gRKA4AL

Join Us Live Tomorrow - Thursday March 19, 8:00-9:30 A.M. ET For Our Latest Online Webinar: “Crude Conflict: The Iran War And Its Consequences For The Middle East And Global Energy Security” link: youtube.com/watch?v=MEGNy7…

In case you missed it! Tune in on YouTube for the National Council's latest webinar "The Gulf in the Crossfire: Assessing the GCC’s High-Stakes Calculus and the Region’s Future After the Iran War" Link: youtube.com/live/H9od5XOxR…

Join us live - Thursday March 12, 8:00-9:30 A.M. EDT for the Council's latest online webinar: “The Gulf in the Crossfire: Assessing the GCC's High-Stakes Calculus and the Region's Future After the Iran War” Link: tinyurl.com/yc5vjnv4

Walid Khalidi (1925–2026), eminent Palestinian historian and co-founder of the Institute for Palestine Studies (Beirut, 1963), dedicated his life to documenting Palestinian history and identity. His scholarship shaped generations of understanding. May his legacy endure.

Congratulations to National Council Board Member Ms. Paige Peterson on being inducted into Redwood High School's "Avenue of Giants" in Larkspur California

NCUSAR Board Member Colonel Abbas Dahouk (U.S. Army, Ret.) attended the 2026 World Defense Show in Riyadh (Feb 8–12), highlighting future defense integration across all domains. He received a warm welcome and previously served as U.S. Defense Attaché to Saudi Arabia (2014–2017).

المستشار العسكري السابق لـ"الخارجية الأميركية" عباس داهوك: إدارة ترمب قد تتوصل لتفاهمات مع القيادة الإيرانية الجديدة على إنهاء التهديد النووي والصاروخي وعدم التدخل في شؤون دول الجوار مقابل وقف الحرب

Join Us Live Tomorrow Sunday March 1, 5:00-6:30 P.M. ET For Our Latest Online Webinar: “Operation Epic Fury: Assessing the Strategic Implications of the U.S.-Israeli Attack on Iran and the Responses”

President Trump announced “major combat operations” with Israel against Iran—killing Ayatollah Khamenei and other senior leaders—offered the IRGC immunity, and called on Iranians rise up again when the bombing stops Link to full NBC article here - nbcnews.com/video/trump-an…

Omani FM HE Badr Al Busaidi told “Face The Nation” today that “a peace deal is within our reach,” a rare direct appeal on U.S. TV for peace, underscoring Oman’s essential role in facilitating negotiations to avert conflict View the interview here - youtube.com/watch?v=Pg5sXQ…

NCUSAR Board Member Paige Peterson, Vice President Patrick Mancino, President Emeritus Dr. John Duke Anthony, Senior Academic Fellow Dr. Fadi Hilani, and Col. (Ret.) David Des Roches meet at the Sultan Qaboos Cultural Center with Ms. Hallma Albalushi

Tune in on Feb 11th from 10:00 - 11:30 for the National Council's latest webinar: "The Outlook for Peace or Conflict in the Gulf" with Moderator Dr. Amin Tarzi and Speakers: H.E. Sheikh Nawaf bin Mubarak Al Thani, Dr. Joseph Kechichian, Dr. Kenneth Katzman, and Dr. Abbas Kadhim