Qatar Airways Exits Cathay Pacific Stake—What This Means for Global Aviation Influence

In a move that reverberates well beyond the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, Qatar Airways announced it will sell its entire 9.57% stake in Cathay Pacific Airlines, marking an end to its eight-year involvement valued at $896 million. While this appears as a standard financial transaction on the surface, the decision uncovers deeper shifts within the global aviation network—shifts that demand scrutiny through an America First lens. Is Qatar’s Retreat From Cathay Pacific a Warning Sign for U.S. Strategic Interests? Qatar Airways' breakaway from one of Asia's most prominent carriers emerges amidst record profitability for Cathay Pacific, which recently posted a...