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world-politics2 years ago

"Chainsaw-Wielding Libertarian Milei's Warning to Davos Elites: Socialism Endangers the West"

At the Davos World Economic Forum, Argentina's President Javier Milei warned that the Western world is in danger due to the embrace of socialism, while Heritage Foundation President Kevin Roberts criticized the attendees for being part of the problem. Former President Trump found support from JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon, who praised Trump's handling of the economy and China. Blackstone CEO Steve Schwarzman expressed doubts about the Biden administration's approach to various issues and its ability to handle a second term, while Greece's Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis cautioned against alienating populist voters. Open Society Foundations Chairman Alex Soros criticized the "Davos consensus" and discussed the potential return of Donald Trump to the presidency.

international-affairs2 years ago

Queen of Jordan Blames Western World for Gaza Casualties

Queen Rania of Jordan criticized the western world for its support of Israel in its fight against Hamas, arguing that this support makes them complicit in the casualties in Gaza. She called it a glaring double standard and said that many in the Arab world perceive this support as aiding and abetting the mass killings of civilians. Israel has launched hundreds of airstrikes into Gaza and cut off essential supplies, resulting in over 5,700 Palestinians killed and a humanitarian crisis. Calls for a cease-fire have been made, but the United States has largely supported Israel's actions.