Power, Politics, and the Price of Influence
Bankrolling Trump, Miriam Adelson's $60bn, she who must be obeyed. Pakistan's Shehbaz Sharif. And if Erdogan's so tough why didn't he do anything about Gaza?
Money and politics have always been inseparable, but today the scale of influence has reached unprecedented levels. From billionaires bankrolling presidential campaigns to foreign leaders maneuvering through regional crises, the struggle for control is now global.
Miriam Adelson, the widow of casino magnate Sheldon Adelson, has emerged as one of the most powerful political donors in American history. With an estimated fortune of $60 billion, she has pledged major funding to Donald Trump’s 2024 campaign and to conservative political committees aligned with his agenda. Her financial reach extends beyond domestic politics—Adelson’s strong support for Israel makes her one of the most influential figures shaping U.S. foreign policy in the Middle East.
Observers note that her contributions come with expectations. Adelson has long pushed for policies favorable to Israel, including the 2018 U.S. embassy move to Jerusalem. Critics argue that her donations effectively buy political loyalty, ensuring that both the Republican Party and the White House remain aligned with hardline Israeli priorities. Her influence has become so pronounced that some in political circles refer to her as “she who must be obeyed,” a nickname that captures her commanding role in the funding of American conservatism.
Meanwhile, abroad, Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is fighting to maintain balance amid his country’s worsening economic and political situation. Dependent on International Monetary Fund loans and foreign aid, Sharif faces pressure from both Washington and Beijing while attempting to project leadership in the Muslim world. His government’s response to the crisis in Gaza has been symbolic rather than decisive, limited to statements of condemnation and diplomatic appeals. Pakistan’s weakened economy and internal instability have left it unable to act beyond rhetoric, even as public anger over the war continues to rise.
Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, long known for his fiery speeches against Israel, has also drawn criticism for failing to take concrete action during the Gaza conflict. Despite his bold words and promises of resistance, Turkey has maintained trade with Israel and refrained from any military or economic retaliation. Erdogan’s stance has left many questioning his true influence in the region—whether he is constrained by geopolitical realities or has chosen pragmatism over principle.
These three figures—Miriam Adelson, Shehbaz Sharif, and Recep Tayyip Erdogan—represent different forms of power. One uses wealth to shape foreign and domestic policy from afar. Another struggles to keep his country afloat under economic and diplomatic pressure. The third commands a regional power yet often stops short of the decisive action his rhetoric implies.
Together, they illustrate the current global order: wealth dictates policy, alliances are transactional, and moral conviction often yields to strategic calculation. While ordinary citizens pay the price of these decisions—through war, inflation, and instability—those at the top continue to move the pieces on a global chessboard where influence is measured in billions, not ballots.
Images of Adelson at political fundraisers, Sharif at IMF negotiations, and Erdogan at regional summits capture the same story from different angles: power concentrated in the hands of a few, and the rest of the world left navigating the consequences.
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