The Middle East Forum cordially invites you to a briefing with Gregg Roman As the Saudi government lessens its funding for Islamism and becomes more friendly with Israel, minuscule but rich Qatar has picked up the slack, especially in the United States. Mr. Roman will discuss Qatar's charm offensive and review how the emirate uses its immense soft power diplomacy to influence U.S. policy, from Afghanistan to arms deals. He will explain why Qatar matters, what to expect going forward, and how to combat its malign influence. Wednesday, November 17, 2021 12:00 to 1:30pm New York, NY (The venue will be provided on confirmation) Please reply to Stacey Roman at [email protected] with the number of guests and whether you would prefer chicken or fish. - Vaccination and business attire required. - Electronic devices silenced, please. - Space is limited. First come Gregg Roman is director of the Middle East Forum, responsible for its day-to-day management, communications, and finances. He previously served in Israel’s ministries of Defense and Foreign Affairs. He has written for the Hill, the Forward, and other publications. He attended American University in Washington, D.C., and the Interdisciplinary Center in Herzliya, Israel. ————————————— The Middle East Forum, an activist think tank, deals with the Middle East, Islamism, U.S. foreign policy, and related topics, pursuing its goals via intellectual, operational, and philanthropic means. Donors who contribute between $250-$999 annually are invited to attend one event per year. $125 is requested for each additional event. Donors who contribute between $1,000-$4,999 annually are invited to attend three events per year. $125 is requested for each additional event. Donors who contribute more than $5,000 annually are invited to attend all MEF events throughout the year, gratis. (215) 546-5406 | www.MEForum.org | @MEForum |
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