The National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations (NCUSAR) is an American

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with the goal of improving Americans' knowledge and understanding of the Arab world.

Background

Founded in 1983, NCUSAR is a non-profit organization that works with students, policymakers, and the public to increase knowledge and understanding of the Arab world. It is located in

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, where it convenes seminars with specialists in the field of Arab-U.S. relations. The seminars, which are open to the public, cover issues related to politics, the economy, and humanitarian aid, such as U.S. policy in

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and the U.S.-Saudi diplomatic relationship. The council is led b
Dr. John Duke Anthony
is staffed by professionals and experts in the field of Arab politics. It is supported primarily by philanthropists, individuals, and institutions in the United States and the Arab world.

Mission and activities

The Council's mission is to improve American awareness and understanding of Arab countries, the Middle East, and the Islamic world. It does this by promoting programs for leadership development, educational lectures and publications, and public forums. NCUSAR hosts the annual Arab-U.S. Policymakers Conference, a gathering to discuss pressing issues in the Arab world. It also sponsors the intercollegiate

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, a student forum similar to the Model United Nations, as well as educational programs on Capitol Hill to discuss issues pertaining to the US, the

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, and the Islamic world more generally.

References

External links

National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations (NCUSAR)

Arab-U.S. Policymakers ConferenceModel Arab League
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