Plus, how women powered America’s labor force recovery, and the link between democracy and prosperity in Africa.
| Netanyahu looks to rejoin a 'league of his own' "The speech was meant, first and foremost, as several political theaters wrapped in one: a political act for Netanyahu, for Republicans in Congress, and, against their wishes, for Democrats," Natan Sachs writes of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's speech to Congress this week. In new commentary, Sachs analyzes the substance of the embattled leader's speech and the polarization he has created around Israel in the United States, writing that the event was ultimately overshadowed by America's own recent political drama in the presidential election. |
More research and commentary Women and the U.S. labor recovery. Despite obstacles—including caregiving challenges associated with school closures and high child care costs—prime-age women (ages 25-54) have powered America's labor force recovery. In a new analysis, Lauren Bauer and Noadia Steinmetz-Silber examine labor trends across demographic groups. Democracy and Africa's prosperity. Seven African countries have experienced coups since 2020 and 14 leaders have evaded term limits since 2015. In a new Foresight Africa viewpoint, Joseph Siegle argues that investing in democracy is critical for the continent's economic growth and development. Tech policy and the next U.S. president. In 2025 and beyond, how will the White House address technology-related issues? Nicol Turner Lee and Darrell M. West discuss how Kamala Harris and Donald Trump may approach AI oversight, the regulation of cryptocurrencies, digital divides, and more. |
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