Trojen Horses

Through its sovereign wealth fund, this oil-rich monarchy now owns chunks of London’s skyline, controls Harrods, holds stakes in Heathrow, Volkswagen, Manhattan real estate, and even American sports franchises. In the UK alone, Qatar’s royal family is reported to own more land than the British Royal Family itself. For conservatives, this raises a clear warning: Western nations are selling off their heritage and sovereignty to unelected elites from abroad. These acquisitions may pump short-term cash into local economies, but the long-term cost is influence ceded to an authoritarian regime eager to shape markets, culture, and public life. It’s not just business, it’s the West putting its own future up for sale.