Drawing heavily on a recent study by the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, In Qatar Running Unchecked, Lavie contends that Qatar has invested at least $400 billion across a wide range of American institutions, including universities, schools, lobbying firms, media organizations, think tanks, cultural institutions, and major commercial ventures. He argues that while critics have challenged the report’s interpretation, they have not disputed its underlying financial data. The essay portrays the aftermath of Oct. 7 as a turning point that exposed the cumulative effect of those investments. Lavie also calls for a broader strategic response from established American Jewish organizations. Lavie concludes that confronting antisemitism will require more than reacting to individual attacks.