Plus, Kamala Harris’ VP choices, and empowering digital entrepreneurship in Africa.
Taiwan and South Korea’s views of America and its political parties Given their reliance and complicated ties to the United States, Taiwan and South Korea are nervous about the results of the upcoming U.S. presidential election. Lev Nachman, Hannah June Kim, and Wei-Ting Yen share survey data on views of the Trump and Biden administrations, what people think the likelihood is that America would help in a conflict, and more general thoughts about the trustworthiness of the United States. | More research and commentary Kamala Harris’ VP contenders. “My explorations brought home to me that Democrats outside of Washington have been thinking hard about how to escape the snares, limitations and divisions of Trump-era politics. It’s promising how focused they are on Americans who have felt left out—and bracing that a new generation is now getting its shot,” E.J. Dionne writes in an opinion piece for the Washington Post. Digital entrepreneurship in Africa. In sub-Saharan Africa, women are 37% less likely to have steady access to digital technology and the economic benefits that come with it. In a new Foresight Africa viewpoint, Afua Osei outlines strategies to empower women in this realm. | About Brookings The Brookings Institution is a nonprofit organization based in Washington, D.C. Our mission is to conduct in-depth, nonpartisan research to improve policy and governance at local, national, and global levels. If you were forwarded this email, sign up for the Brookings Brief to stay updated on our latest work. | The conclusions and recommendations of any Brookings publication are solely those of its author(s), and do not reflect the views of the Institution, its management, or its other scholars. | |