Qatar’s Path From Pariah to Powerbroker

Qatar’s path from pariah to powerbroker

Good Thursday morning. In today’s Daily Kickoff, we look at Newark Mayor Ras Baraka’s rising poll numbers in the final days before New Jersey’s Democratic gubernatorial primary, and look at how Jews in Australia and Canada are reacting to recent liberal party electoral victories in both countries. We also talk to experts about how Israel is viewing the White House’s warming relations with Syria, and report on a bipartisan, bicameral call to the …

From pariah to partner: How US President Trump changed his perception of Qatar

U.S. President Donald Trump’s visit to the Middle East has been billed as an economic mission, with White House officials signaling ahead of his departure to Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates that the focus would be on attracting large-scale investments to the United States – not traditional diplomacy. Yet, judging by his statements and actions during the tour, Trump appears determined to emerge not only as a “deal maker” but als…

United States Announces $3 Billion In Arms Sales To Qatar During Trump Visit

The United States announced on Wednesday that it had reached agreements with Qatar for the purchase of $3 billion in arms sales during President Donald Trump’s visit to the country, as well as other “potential investments”. According to a White House fact sheet, one of the deals is a $1 billion agreement between the U.S. and Qatari government for Qatar’s acquisition of counter-drone capabilities. The deal “establishes Qatar as the first internat…