Elliot Kaufman
Editorial-page writer and regular contributor to Potomac Watch who analyzes Middle East policy and national-security issues; provides commentary on the Gaza cease-fire and related developments.
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Oct 9, 2025 • 26min
How Trump Brokered the Israel-Hamas Peace Deal
Elliot Kaufman, an Opinion writer and Middle East correspondent for The Wall Street Journal, joins to discuss the recent Gaza ceasefire brokered by Trump. He explains how Trump's backing of Israel changed regional dynamics. Kaufman highlights why Hamas agreed to the deal, the role of Qatar, and Israel's perspective on the agreement. He also addresses the security challenges ahead, such as smuggling and disarmament, and the broader implications for the Abraham Accords and U.S. foreign policy.
Oct 21, 2025 • 26min
Will the Gaza Cease-Fire Hold? / China's Leverage on Rare-Earth Minerals
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.
