the US after each visit to follow up any outstanding issues. He was closely involved in securing the forgiveness of Jordan's $700 million debt to the US and the transfer of a squadron of F-16 fighter aircraft from the US to Jordan following the Washington Declaration of July 1994. In August 1996, Prince Talal was appointed by King Hussein as Director of the National Security Council, with the task of establishing the National Security Council of Jordan. Amongst other things, he was responsible for the recruitment, training, and organization of the NSC Staff; the compilation of electronic data bases and Intelnet setup; coordination with the relevant government officials and bodies; intelligence liaison; producing and distributing a daily brief and in-depth studies; and compiling the Agenda for NSC meetings. Following the death of King Hussein, Prince Talal continued to hold this post until August 1999, when King Abdullah II appointed him as his National Security Advisor. He held this post until September 2001 when he was appointed Special Advisor to King Abdullah II. Personal life In 1991, Prince Talal married Ghida Salaam, daughter of Hany Sala'am and Raja'a Arab. The couple live in Jordan with their three children: Prince Hussein (born 1999) and twins Princess Raja'a and Prince Muhammad (born 2001). Education 1975–1983 The Harrow School in Harrow, London, England. 1983–1984 The Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, UK. (Standard Military Course No.34) 1984–1989 Edmund A. Walsh School of Foreign Service, Washington DC, USA. Five-year Bachelor of Science in Foreign Service-Master of Science in Foreign Service Joint Degree program BSFS Concentration: International Politics, Law and Organization. MSFS Concentration: US Foreign Policy and Diplomacy 1975–1978 St Edmund's School, UK 1973–1975 American Community School, Amman 1972–1973 Orthodox College, Amman Career Sept. 2001 – present Special Advisor to King Abdullah II Aug.1999-Sept.2001 National Security Advisor to King Abdullah II and Director of the National Security Council Aug.1996-Aug.1999 Director of the National Security Council Feb.1992-Feb.1999 Personal Representative of King Hussein in the United States of America Mar.1991-Aug.1996 Military Secretary of King Hussein Mar.1990-Mar.1991 Officer Commanding, 2nd Company, 91st SpecialForces Battalion, Khaw, Jordan Aug.1984-Mar.1990 Special Forces Brigade Headquarters May–Aug. 1984 Deputy A-Team Leader, 1st Company, 101st Special Forces Battalion, Hashemiyyah, Jordan Other activities Sept. 2008 – present Advisory Board Member, The James Martin 21st century School, Oxford University, UK Feb.2001– March 2002 Chairman of the National Landmine Removal and Rehabilitation Commission, Jordan Sept.1997 – present Member of the