Alicia Finley

Elliot Kaufman, a keen analyst of Middle East policy, discusses the fragile Gaza cease-fire amid renewed violence and Trump's threats against Hamas. He explores how hostage releases could impact Israeli military actions and the challenges of disarmament for Hamas. Alicia Finley, an expert in economics and geopolitics, sheds light on China's rare-earth export controls and the newly signed U.S.-Australia deal aimed at countering China's influence. She emphasizes the need for multilateral cooperation to strengthen supply chains and contain mercantilism.