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    National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations Program Audio

    Audio recordings of National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations programs. Based in Washington, D.C., the National Council is an American non-profit, non-governmental, educational organization dedicated to improving American knowledge and understanding of the Arab region.
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    Episodes (309)

    Energy Trends and Their Implications for the U.S. and Arab Region

    Energy Trends and Their Implications for the U.S. and Arab Region
    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.

    The Impact of Growing Military and Civil Instability in the Middle East and North Africa Region

    The Impact of Growing Military and Civil Instability in the Middle East and North Africa Region
    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.

    Weathering Chinese and Russian Competition in Arabia and the Gulf: Implications for United States Interests, Policies, and Strategy

    Weathering Chinese and Russian Competition in Arabia and the Gulf: Implications for United States Interests, Policies, and Strategy
    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.

    The Strategic Importance of the Middle East and North Africa: The Strengths and Limits of Oil and Gas Wealth, and the Challenge of Climate Change

    The Strategic Importance of the Middle East and North Africa: The Strengths and Limits of Oil and Gas Wealth, and the Challenge of Climate Change
    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.

    Syria and Iraq in Focus [2022 Arab-US Policymakers Conference]

    Syria and Iraq in Focus [2022 Arab-US Policymakers Conference]
    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.

    Presentation of GLOBAL LEADERSHIP IN EMPOWERING WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS AWARD [2022 Arab-US Policymakers Conference]

    Presentation of GLOBAL LEADERSHIP IN EMPOWERING WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS AWARD [2022 Arab-US Policymakers Conference]
    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.

    Geopolitical Dynamics of Arabia and the Gulf [2022 Arab-US Policymakers Conference]

    Geopolitical Dynamics of Arabia and the Gulf [2022 Arab-US Policymakers Conference]
    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.

    Energy, Economic, and Business Dynamics in Focus [2022 Arab-US Policymakers Conference]

    Energy, Economic, and Business Dynamics in Focus [2022 Arab-US Policymakers Conference]
    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.

    U.S.-Arab Relations Defense Dimensions [2022 Arab-US Policymakers Conference]

    U.S.-Arab Relations Defense Dimensions [2022 Arab-US Policymakers Conference]
    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.

    Presentation of DISTINGUISHED GLOBAL DEVELOPMENTAL ASSISTANCE AWARD to Kuwait Fund [2022 Arab-US Policymakers Conference]

    Presentation of DISTINGUISHED GLOBAL DEVELOPMENTAL ASSISTANCE AWARD to Kuwait Fund [2022 Arab-US Policymakers Conference]
    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.