Economist Podcasts Money in the West Bank: Kushner’s peace plan
Jun 25, 2019
David Smith, The Economist's Argentina correspondent, discusses the complexities of Jared Kushner's Israeli-Palestinian peace plan, which boasts a hefty $50 billion investment but lacks political direction. He also tackles Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner's unexpected vice-presidential run, scrutinizing her populist appeal amid Argentina's economic woes. Additionally, Smith highlights the risks travelers face regarding social media scrutiny when entering the U.S., underscoring the increasing monitoring of online activities by immigration officials.
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Kushner's Peace Plan
- Jared Kushner leads Trump's Israeli-Palestinian peace plan, focused on economic development.
- The plan faces challenges, including tensions with Iran and the absence of Israeli and Palestinian government representation at the Bahrain conference.
Bahrain Workshop
- The Peace to Prosperity Workshop in Bahrain focuses on the economic aspect of Trump's peace plan.
- Ironically, both Palestinian and Israeli governments are boycotting the event.
Economic Focus
- The economic plan involves a 96-page document outlining $50 billion in projects for Palestine.
- The political aspects of the plan remain largely unknown.