The National Interest Foundation Newsletter Issue 7, August 12,2019 Eid Mubarak! This weekend marked Eid al-Adha, the most important Muslim holiday, which coincides with the Hajj pilgrimage. The Hajj is one of Islam’s Five Pillars, and required by all with the means to take the trip. It is undertaken by Muslims from around the world,…

By Madeleine Seibert Washington, D.C.- Netflix has undeniably changed how consumers purchase their products. From entertainment streaming services to monthly cosmetic sample packages, the concept of buying a product once, or on an ‘as-needed’ basis, is quickly disappearing.  The aptly named ‘Netflix Model’ is now entering the pharmaceutical world, with everyone from the Senate Finance Committee…

By Madeleine Seibert Washington, D.C.– Last Thursday afternoon, the Gulf International Forum hosted four experts on the Middle East in an effort to unpack the ‘Deal of the Century’ fronted by White House senior advisor Jared Kushner. The plan is known for its ‘economics first, politics later’ approach, which sets it apart from the dozens…

The National Interest Foundation Newsletter Issue 6, July 8, 2019 Welcome back! We hope that you had a wonderful Independence Day weekend, and are excited to share with you our usual updates on what is going on in the world, and which trends to pay close attention to. While this week did not show a…