Democrats and the Israel-Palestine Issue, a Risky Case for Antitrust Enforcement, and More

August 8, 2022

“The gap between the Biden administration and the Democratic public on Israel/Palestine remains wide—and the public perceives it.” Shibley Telhami shares new survey data on this issue and discusses what these views mean for the overall popularity of President Biden.

In October of last year, Meta agreed to acquire Within Unlimited, a virtual reality (VR) development studio. But last month, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) made moves to halt the transaction. Mark MacCarthy explains the novel and risky nature of the case for antitrust enforcement.

Sri Lanka is struggling with the worst economic crisis in its 74-year history. People do not have enough food, patients are dying in hospitals due to a lack of medicine, and the Sri Lankan rupee has lost 75% of its value. Homi Kharas and Shantayanan Devarajan identify what led to the nation’s implosion and discuss the implications for other developing countries.

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