Laurel Rapp

Laurel Rapp, Director of the U.S. and North America Programme, shares insights on the domestic chaos from the ongoing government shutdown and its economic implications. Max Yoeli, Senior Research Fellow in London, analyzes the political dynamics and symbolism of U.S. policy amid these tensions. They discuss Trump's efforts in brokering a peace deal for Gaza, its potential impact on his domestic standing, and how a successful outcome could reshape international views of the U.S., alongside the immediate risks involved.