A dramatic new diplomatic effort is underway to revive President Donald Trump’s Gaza peace plan, with his son-in-law and longtime adviser Jared Kushner holding a rare direct meeting with senior Hamas leaders in Egypt. The talks come at a critical moment, as disagreements over Hamas’ disarmament and Israel’s military withdrawal have left the broader agreement stalled. Kushner met with Hamas leader Khalil al-Hayya in Cairo … Continue reading Trump’s Gaza Strategy Takes an Unexpected Turn With Kushner-Hamas Talks

President Donald Trump has repeatedly argued that the United States should use its enormous economic strength more aggressively to advance American interests. His approach places trade, tariffs, manufacturing, energy, investment and the strength of the dollar at the center of his broader economic strategy. Rather than relying primarily on traditional free-trade policies, Trump has embraced a more confrontational model in which the United States uses … Continue reading Why Trump Wants America to Play Hardball With the Global Economy