Documents tagged "Middle East"
Found 57 documents with this tag
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_031716.txt
The author argues that the US needs to reassess its foreign policy in the Middle East and make a radical shift in outreach towards the Arab world. They suggest forging alliances with new generation of leaders who aim to improve the daily lives of their people, as a means to stem poverty and despair that fosters radical Islamic terrorism. The author believes that the US should take decisive diplomatic steps while battles rage on, acknowledging the reluctance of America and its Western allies to launch a military offensive.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_031705.txt
The document is a forward from Thomas L. Friedman's article titled "Why Not in Vegas?" published on July 31, 2012. The main topic of the article is Mitt Romney's visit to Israel during his presidential campaign. In the article, Friedman questions why Romney's trip to Israel was focused on satisfying the political whims of the right-wing and American Jewish casino magnate Sheldon Adelson, rather than learning about the country. He also observes that much of what is wrong with the U.S.-Israel relationship today can be found in Romney's trip.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_031423.txt
The document discusses Dubai's development as a trading city-state without significant oil reserves or much help from the United States. It highlights how Dubai has accomplished this despite challenges and setbacks in the Middle East region, with its success seen as a model for other Arab countries. The author of the piece argues that Dubai can serve as a hopeful solution to ongoing peace-jockeying between Israel, Palestine, and the US, by offering an alternative path for the region's development.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_030693.txt
The document contains a series of emails discussing various topics such as a potential meeting with someone named Woody and a trip to the Middle East. One email mentions Harvey Weinstein being asked to join them to avoid press, while another discusses Bannon's political platform and his possible break with Trump. The writer also notes that they have to leave for DC to speak at a book event and pre-sign books before heading to LA for an appearance on Bill Maher's show.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_030691.txt
This document contains a series of emails between Michael Wolff and Jeffrey E. about their travel plans to the Middle East, political discussions surrounding Steve Bannon's platform, and business-related activities such as book signings and appearances on TV shows like "60 Minutes" and "The Bill Maher Show."
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_030531.txt
The document discusses various articles related to international affairs, focusing on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and U.S. foreign policy. One of the key people mentioned is William B. Quandt, who argues in The Cairo Review that now is not the time for pushing hard for Arab-Israeli peace but rather letting the dust from the Arab revolution settle and shoring up other fragile regimes. Another article discusses the United States' efforts to help Israel at the U.N. and how it may be perceived as heavy-handed. Additionally, there are articles that discuss Egypt and Samantha Power's foreign policy views. The topics covered in these articles include international relations, diplomacy, geopolitics, and human rights.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_030522.txt
The document discusses Jeffrey Epstein, a financier who spent a year in jail for soliciting prostitutes and is currently facing allegations of molesting under-age women. Ghislaine Maxwell, the alleged "procurer" of young women for Epstein, is also mentioned as having been involved with him since 1991. The piece mentions that Epstein has had close relationships with several prominent individuals over the years, including Jimmy Cayne and Les Wexner.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_030478.txt
This document discusses Jeffrey Epstein's involvement in a controversy regarding underage women. It mentions that Ghislaine Maxwell is being written up as the alleged "procurer" of young women for Epstein, and Prince Andrew has publicly disassociated himself from him due to this situation. The text also refers to a Vanity Fair piece from 2003 that discusses Epstein's mysterious exit from Bear Stearns in 1981 and his relationships with other notable figures such as Jimmy Cayne and Les Wexner.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_030105.txt
This document discusses the outcome of a court case involving Farooq Bajwa, an Orange County entrepreneur who sued Emirates NBD, one of the Middle East's most prominent banks. A federal jury found that the bank did not commit fraud or steal technology from Mr. Bajwa's company InfoSpan, which had claimed damages of half a billion dollars. The case was widely reported on by the media and has implications for business partnerships in the tech sector.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_030101.txt
The document is an email exchange between Kathy Ruemmler and Jeffrey E. regarding a press report about a federal jury's decision on a case involving Middle East bank and Orange County entrepreneur Farooq Bajwa. The LA Times was the first to report on the verdict, which was decided in favor of the bank. The bank has been accused of stealing technology from Irvine firm after their partnership collapsed.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_030098.txt
The document is about a federal jury decision regarding a Middle East bank and an Orange County entrepreneur. The LA Times appears to be the first media to report on the verdict. A federal jury decided that the Emirates NBD did not commit fraud or steal technology from InfoSpan, an Irvine firm. This case involved millions of dollars in damages and ended with a partnership collapse.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_030060.txt
Key people mentioned in the document include Tony Judt and Roger Cohen. Key places mentioned are New York City, Israel, Palestine, Jordan, Syria, Tunisia, and Egypt. The topics covered in the articles range from the Tony Awards to democracy in the Middle East, specifically focusing on events in Tunisia and Egypt, as well as reforms efforts in Jordan and the situation in Syria.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_030030.txt
The document contains articles and editorials on topics such as foreign policy, political leadership, regional unrest in the Middle East, Egypt's new constitution, Arab freedom, western influence, and Jewish exclusion in Norway. The key people discussed include Patrick Seale, President Obama, Gideon Rachman, Robert D. Blackwill, Nathan Brown, Roger Cohen, and Alan M. Dershowitz. The articles focus on the need for U.S. action in Libya, regional power dynamics, Middle East unrest, political leadership challenges, and constitutional reform.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_029779.txt
The article discusses President Obama's planned trip to Israel and the occupied Palestinian territories, which is his first visit as president. The timing of the trip suggests a revival of Obama's ambitions for foreign affairs after a year of virtual dormancy on this issue. The choice of destination also indicates Obama's intention to quickly reengage in politically volatile foreign affairs.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_029692.txt
The document is an email from Jeffrey Epstein to Larry Summers discussing an article published by Scott Wilson in the Washington Post about President Obama's upcoming trip to Israel and the occupied Palestinian territories. The email mentions that the visit will be Obama's first as president and touches on the suspicions felt in Israel after his unsuccessful early efforts at Middle East peacemaking. It also discusses the broader political developments in the region, including the potential for a 'new beginning' with the region.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_029357.txt
This document discusses the political and geopolitical developments in the Middle East since 2014, particularly focusing on Israel's position as a Western outpost in the region. The author emphasizes that dealing with these challenges requires global cooperation and notes the unpredictable nature of events in the region. He also highlights two lessons to be learned from the situation: being modest in prophecy when it comes to predicting future events and not relying solely on the US or other world powers to take action.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_028960.txt
Noam Chomsky and Jeffrey E. discuss topics such as fear in the US and Europe, the Visa Waiver program, terrorism, a safe but frightened country, and media-induced fear affecting markets. They also touch on Russia and China's luxury market, borrowing rates, and other geopolitical issues.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_028887.txt
The document discusses the geopolitical situation in the Middle East in 2015, highlighting the challenges faced by Israel as a key player amidst multiple conflicts and the collapse of traditional power centers. It emphasizes the importance of global cooperation to address these challenges and warns against making predictions or relying on others for support.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_028789.txt
The document discusses a conversation about the purchase of a Super Boeing 727 and potential crew issues related to operation in the Middle East. The author suggests that there may be value in connecting with Tarek El Sayed, who has experience operating aircraft in the region. They also mention the possibility of pilot candidates Robert Breslin and James Bartakowski joining the flight department.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_028787.txt
The document appears to be an email exchange between Jeffrey Epstein and another person, discussing a potential sale of a Boeing 727 aircraft. The recipient is considering the purchase but has concerns about crew issues and charter needs in the Middle East. Jeffrey suggests that the pilots he has lined up for interview may help address these concerns. The document mentions several individuals including Tarek El Sayed and Robert Breslin, as well as locations such as Qatar and Africa.