Epstein Secrets

Edward P. Djerejian, Founding Director, James A. Baker III Institute for Public Policy, Rice University

march to regional influence continues apace—in Syria, where it is winning a stunning victory in partnership with Hezbollah and Bashar "the Butcher" al-Assad; in Iraq, where its influence is growing in the wake of America's departure; and even in the Gulf, where some local leaders see the writing on the

Edward P. Djerejian, Founding Director, James A. Baker III Institute for Public Policy, Rice University

march to regional influence continues apace—in Syria, where it is winning a stunning victory in partnership with Hezbollah and Bashar "the Butcher" al-Assad; in Iraq, where its influence is growing in the wake of America's departure; and even in the Gulf, where some local leaders see the writing on the

ily Beast reported "last year that the FBI was investigating Kolomoisky for possible financial crimes, including money laundering." Bloomberg (8/4, Baker, Farrell, 4.73M) reports Optima, which "has been accused of participating in an international fraud scheme was raided by the FBI in two locations on

tarian assistance experts, however, "are wary of the strategy, saying economic sanctions alone, no matter how punishing, will do little to bring Mr. al-Assad to the negotiating table and will only worsen the humanitarian crisis in Syria." Critics also warn that the Administration "will waste the broadene