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PALESTINE

“The Palestinian people have an enormous opportunity for a better life for the Palestinian people.” In a press conference in London, Secretary of State Michael Pompeo pointed out that the Palestinian leadership called for a “day of rage,” while the US called for “diplomacy to sit down at the table and have a negotiated resolution to a longstanding conflict.” The plan, if implemented, provides for real security and it reflects the reality on the ground for the Israelis. It also presents the Palestinians with an enormous opportunity worth $50 billion to the regional economy and, potentially, as many as one million jobs.

The Secretary said that he is confident the new peace plan is good for everyone – “every Israeli and every Palestinian.” He pointed out that they now have an offer on the table and are free to come up with a counter offer, if that’s what they think is appropriate. Pompeo said: “We’d look forward to that.  We’re prepared to listen,….” and he knows “the Israelis will be prepared to sit down and negotiate on the basis of the vision that the President laid out.”

This is the most detailed plan presented by an American administration and it is the first time the Israelis have ever conceded to a map that outlines what the region will look like with a Palestinian state. Pompeo called it a “real vision” and said that he hopes all the parties will consider it thoughtfully and move forward.

CHINA

As the 2020 novel coronavirus rampages across China and spreads across the globe, Chinese leaders are accepting blame for failing to be open and transparent at the start of the crisis. The mayor of Wuhan has offered to resign. In a city of 14 million, 5 million were able to leave prior to the travel ban. This essentially allowed the virus to spread quickly and to distant areas. The rate of infection is doubling ever 6.2 days with cases found now throughout the world. It is spreading faster than SARS but at this time the mortality rate remains lower. 

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Economically, it is impacting China by further slowing the domestic economy which already is feeling the effects of American trade sanctions. The virus is not expected to peak until the June-July period leaving some economists questioning whether, and how long, it will take China to recover. Despite the short-term disruptions from the virus, although impactful, Pompeo called China “The greatest threat of our times.” It is moving forward with Huawei’s expansion of the 5G network and pushing it out to countries in the west, including Great Britain.

GREAT BRITAIN

In addition to Brexit, Secretary of State Pompeo was in London to talk about that country’s acceptance of Hwawei and 5G. He pointed out that the Administration has spoken to the United Kingdom at great length at the political level and a lot at the national security level over the past months. He added that the US view of Huawei has been that putting it in the British system “creates real risk.” G5 is an extension of the Chinese Communist Party with a legal requirement to hand over information to the Chinese Communist Party, according to Pompeo. Washington is concerned about the impact on American security and what interactions it will permit with Great Britain if installed. The Trump Administration is pushing  for Western systems with Western rules and arguing that American information only should pass through trusted networks.

POLAND

In an effort to reinforce US NATO ally Poland’s ability to defend its territory the United States Pompeo says it welcomes the Polish government’s decision to purchase 32 F-35A Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter aircraft. The $4.6 billion sale made under the Foreign Military Sales program is overseen by the U.S. Department of State. Pompeo added that he commends “President Duda, Prime Minister Morawiecki, and the Polish government’s commitment to continue modernizing Poland’s military through the acquisition of the world’s most advanced fighter aircraft, which will improve Poland’s ability to provide collective and self-defense.”  

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