Documents tagged "Syria"
Found 31 documents with this tag
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_030209.txt
The document discusses a conversation between Fabrice Aidan and Jeffrey Epstein about Syria and the use of Blackberry diplomacy in decision-making processes. The author mentions that there is no time for policy deliberations as reactions are immediate and improvised, but wonders if this reliance on technology will do more harm than good to civilization and the republic's well-being. The document also refers to the US national security establishment's challenge of finding time to think amid constant communication demands.
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_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_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_025942.txt
In an email exchange, Noam Chomsky discusses his recent travels and experiences with Jeffrey E. The topics of their conversation include Brexit, Trump, Syria, Ukraine, and jazz music. Jeffrey E. mentions the Caribbean as a possible destination for their next trip, and Valeria is going to Brazil. The communication is marked confidential and attorney-client privileged.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_025877.txt
The document contains a conversation between two individuals discussing the actions of Obama in Syria and their feelings towards Putin. The main topics are Syria, Russia, and the United States. It is not clear who Shanson900 is or what specific event they are referring to when they say "Last nite was absolutely great -thank you".
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_025190.txt
The document discusses a potential meeting between two individuals regarding the science of sleep and dreams, with one person suggesting that they should meet when they are both in New York. The conversation also touches on topics such as politics in China, diplomatic relations, and charitable foundations. Both individuals mention their availability to meet in April, with one person indicating that they will be in New York from April 8th until the 18th.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_025110.txt
This is an email exchange between Robert Kuhn and Jeffrey E. discussing the science of sleep and dreams, with Kuhn mentioning recent politics in China and his time moderating a discussion involving the PM with a leading Chinese technologist. The two are discussing meeting up, possibly around April 8th to April 18th when Kuhn is scheduled to be in New York.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_025105.txt
In the document, Robert Kuhn mentions that he has just arrived in New York and will be staying there for ten days. He talks about the Trump-Xi Summit and how it was affected by the Syria strike. He also discusses his work on a project about the Science of Sleep and Dreams. He says that he is looking forward to meeting with Jeffrey E.
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.