Israels Support Dwindles, Particularly Among Democrats and Young People
Support for Israel is waning, especially among Democrats and young people. Following Hamas’s attack in October 2023, support for Israel among young Americans has decreased, while criticism among older Democrats has increased. Surveys reveal that the majority of voters consider Israel’s attacks on Gaza unjustified, support a ceasefire, and believe that Israel is committing genocide. The partisan divide is notable: Republicans strongly support Israel, while Democrats show disapproval.
Imagining a Brighter Future for Africa
Host Landry Sign and Jakkie Cilliers highlight the importance of evidence-based prediction for a bright future in Africa, emphasizing the crucial role of youth in local economies. Jakkie Cilliers, founder of the Institute for Security Studies, uses the IFs platform with over 5,500 data sets and collaborates with African governments to explore future scenarios and development models.
How the New Economic Development Administration Disaster Grant is Driving Regional Industry Transformation
The Economic Development Administration (EDA) is launching a $1.5 billion grant to transform disaster-affected regions, including $50 million for strategic industrial projects and to foster economic resilience and job creation in 2023 and 2024.