A few links showing the value of learning the Arabic language:

 

CIA Unusually Public Over Need For Arabic, Farsi Speakers

Jeff Tyler, June 25, 2010

 

 

 

Arabic Speakers Still Scarce

USA Today article, Feb. 13, 2006

 

 

 

 

Why Foreign Language Education Matters

Rep. Rush Holt, September 18, 2008

 

 

 

 

 

Lost in Translation: An Avoidable National-Security Problem.

Jim Boulet Jr., National Review Online, September 30, 2004

 

 

 

 

 

Texas A&M University at QatarTexas A&M University at Qatar website

http://www.qatar.tamu.edu/