Natan Sachs, a Brookings Institution fellow specializing in Middle Eastern politics, joins Dan Byman, a Georgetown professor focused on terrorism, Joel Braunold, an expert in Middle East negotiations, and Dana El-Kurd, a conflict resolution professor. They delve into the recent Gaza ceasefire, discussing its terms, future implications, and the complex politics driving it. The panel explores regional dynamics, U.S. foreign policy challenges, and the crucial role of external verifiers, while shedding light on the reconstruction efforts led by the Emiratis and the evolving Palestinian leadership.

Dana El-Kurd, an assistant professor specializing in political science, discusses the dire humanitarian situation in Gaza and the implications of U.S. foreign policy under Trump. Derek Black, a constitutional law professor, offers insights on the growing movement to defund federal agencies and the threats to academic freedom stemming from political sensitivity. They explore the complexities of American imperialism, the impacts of corporate influence on governance, and the rising challenges to democracy highlighted by recent political events.

Guests include Dana El Kurd, Non-Resident Senior Fellow at the Arab Center Washington DC, and Zellie Imani, Black Lives Matter Activist and Co-Founder of the Black Liberation Collective. They discuss the global youth support for Palestine, the emergence of pro-Palestine in mainstream politics, challenges in advocating for Palestinian rights, the generational gap in activism, and translating activism into policy.

Join Dana El-Kurd, an assistant professor specializing in political science, and Derek Black, a constitutional law expert, as they dissect the current political landscape. El-Kurd provides crucial insights into the dire situation in Gaza amidst Trump's controversial proposals. Black analyzes executive power shifts, legal challenges, and the implications for democracy. They explore the troubling intersections of personal profit and U.S. foreign policy, while addressing the chilling effects on free speech in academia, particularly regarding Palestine.

Dana El-Kurd, an assistant professor of political science and a noted commentator on Middle Eastern politics, joins to discuss the troubling potential annexation of Gaza announced by Trump. They analyze the implications of this controversial move on Israeli leadership perceptions and international relations. The conversation also highlights the hazards of unexploded munitions, the intersection of U.S. foreign policy and real estate ambitions, and the challenges to academic freedom regarding Palestinian discourse in America.