Georgetown’s $900m sellout to terror Its entanglement with Qatar, where it has a campus in Doha, is deep, longstanding and influential. And that’s a problem. Mitchell Bard July 9, 2025
How do you solve a problem like Qatar? Qatar has been happy to use its vast wealth to infiltrate many aspects of American and Western society, and its biggest export isn't gas it's terrorism. John Mirisch July 4, 2025
Citing ‘developments in the region,’ Qatar shuts down airspace Separately, the U.S. Embassy in Doha called on American citizens in the Gulf state to shelter in place "until further notice." JNS Staff June 23, 2025
US diplomacy in the shadow of Qatar U.S. Mideast envoy Steve Witkoff's ties to Gulf state businesses raise increasing concerns about his role in a proposed ceasefire deal between Hamas and Israel. Andrew D. Lappin May 30, 2025
Et tu, Rubio? When it comes to Israel, the steering of Washington policy has seemingly gone into reverse. Mitchell Bard May 28, 2025
What does foreign money buy at American universities? Let’s be clear: This is not about xenophobia. Collaboration between nations is vital in an interconnected world. Stephen M. Flatow May 28, 2025
Money buys influence In the last two decades, the Gulf state has poured billions into strategic partnerships, infrastructure projects, media ventures and institutions across the globe. Rabbi Shmuley Boteach May 21, 2025
Trump begins Middle East tour with eye on Gulf deals, Gaza plan The president's itinerary includes Saudi Arabia, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates and potentially Turkey. JNS Staff May 13, 2025
NJ governor visits Bahrain synagogue on trade mission to Gulf states Gov. Phil Murphy, a Democrat, brought several agreements back from his travels including an anticipated $100 million Emirati investment in a plant in New Jersey. Jonathan D. Salant May 1, 2025