Documents tagged "Saudi Arabia"
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HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_029288.txt
The document discusses the relationship between President Trump and billionaire Thomas J. Barrack Jr., with whom he has had a close friendship for over three decades. Barrack recently criticized Trump's rhetoric in an interview with the Washington Post, expressing his disappointment and urging him to be more careful with his language. The conversation also touches on the issue of Saudi Arabia and Paul Manafort.
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_028506.txt
Terje Rod-Larsen sent an email on May 27, 2017, to Jeffrey Epstein regarding a US-Saudi arms deal and the Blackstone Infrastructure Fund. The email mentioned that Richard John Nawrot had removed the defense part related to the $110 billion arms deal but highlighted a separate deal done with Blackstone to establish a fund for US infrastructure. The US President, Donald Trump, announced a $100 billion arms package during his first foreign trip to Saudi Arabia, which was aimed at combating terrorism in the region and countering threats from Iran. US defense companies, such as Lockheed Martin and Boeing, benefited from the deal with Saudi Arabia, while the kingdom's sovereign wealth fund also invested in a new Blackstone fund for US infrastructure.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_026827.txt
The Scowcroft Group is discussing the recent terrorist attacks in Egypt, Lebanon, and Paris and how they demonstrate an unexpected level of sophistication from ISIS. This leads to a prediction that European countries and the US will see an increase in incidents and threats similar to those seen with Al Qaeda or Black September and early Hezbollah attacks in the 1970s. The group also predicts further spectacular attacks by ISIS, stating they have eclipsed Al Qaeda in operational capability, financing, recruitment, global reach, and ambitions.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_026648.txt
The document discusses Saudi Arabia's efforts to amend the JASTA law in order to prevent lawsuits by 9/11 victims who claim that the Gulf state had a role in financing and supporting the attacks. The country's foreign minister, Adel al-Jubeir, is leading these negotiations with US lawmakers after an extended trip to the United States. The JASTA law, which was passed by Congress and overrides President Obama's veto, allows attack survivors and relatives of victims to file lawsuits against foreign countries for acts of terrorism that kill Americans on US soil. The legislation has drawn concern from many countries due to its potential impact on sovereign immunity.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_025797.txt
The document discusses US policy on Arab revolutions and features opinions from various experts, including Indyk, Feaver, Dannzinger, Kahl, Flornoy, Zelikow, Froman, Hadley, and Maghan O. The experts debate the effectiveness of past administrations' strategies in dealing with conflicts in Syria, Iraq, Bahrain, and Saudi Arabia, as well as the challenges faced by current US leadership in addressing these issues. They highlight the importance of prioritizing national interests and effectively leveraging resources and alliances to manage complex situations in the Middle East.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_023458.txt
The document contains four articles from various publications discussing key geopolitical events and their implications. The Wall Street Journal article highlights the emerging tensions between Iran and Saudi Arabia, which are reminiscent of a new Cold War. The New York Post piece focuses on the unrest in Syria, while The American Interest article discusses political order in Egypt following the ousting of President Hosni Mubarak. Finally, the NYT article covers the budget debate in the United States.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_022808.txt
The document is an email conversation between Thomas Jr., Landon and Jeffrey E. about David Boies, a lawyer representing Harvey Weinstein. The email refers to an article in the New York Times about Boies' representation of Weinstein and mentions other topics such as Saudi Arabia and the purge, Jared Kushner, and Al-Waleed. The email also contains information about AIG, Hank Greenberg, and inside information.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_016111.txt
The Saudi National Transformation Plan aims to diversify the economy away from oil but faces challenges in meeting ambitious targets and maintaining macro stability. The USD peg is likely to hold, but energy policy may need to become less aggressive to support FX policies. Large and regular sovereign Eurobond issuance is expected to weigh on regional bond spreads if risk appetite does not hold up or fiscal balance slips. The NTP suggestion that production capacity is maintained until 2020 reinforces the expectation of medium-term oil market tightness, but achieving a gas production target that could displace domestic crude demand and boost export capacity may be challenging.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_010754.txt
The document is a tribute to former Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin, who was assassinated on November 4, 1995. Mortimer Zuckerman, the author of the piece and editor-in-chief of U.S. News & World Report at the time, reflects on Rabin's bravery and vision in pursuing peace with Palestine, despite the risks involved. Zuckerman argues that Rabin's death did not extinguish the fire of Israel's commitment to peace, but rather inspired a renewed dedication to the cause. He highlights the significance of the support shown by the United States and other nations at Rabin's funeral, as well as the emotional speech delivered by King Hussein of Jordan in which he referred to Rabin and his wife Leah as "my brother" and "my sister." Overall, Zuckerman emphasizes that Rabin's legacy continues to inspire efforts towards peace and understanding between Israel and its neighbors.