An agreement was signed between the Foundation and the George Washington University to establish and endow the Kuwait Chair for Gulf and Arabian Peninsula Affairs in the Elliott School of International Affairs at the George Washington University.  This endowment provides the Elliott School with a faculty member to focus on one of the most vital regions of the world and gives students the resources and expertise needed for an accurate understanding of the Gulf and Arabian Peninsula.

Agreement Period

Five years (2005 – 2010).
The Kuwait Chair was occupied by Amb. Edward W. Gnehm, Jr., Kuwait Professor of Gulf and Arabian Peninsula Affairs, The Elliott School of International Affairs

About the George Washington University and the Elliott School of International Affairs

The George Washington University (GW) was founded in 1821 and is considered as the largest institution of higher education in the nation's capital, and for over 180 years GW has served current and future leaders, managers and professionals in the global community.

The Elliott School of International Affairs at the George Washington University is one of the most dynamic professional schools of international affairs in the world.  Offering in-depth analysis of international economic, political, scientific and cultural issues, the School trains its students in the theory and practice of international affairs. The School's curriculum is interdisciplinary. Most Elliott School full-time faculty are jointly appointed in GW departments such as anthropology, communications, international business, economics, geography, history, law, political science, public policy, public administration, public health, and the humanities.

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