State of the Jewish World Video Series

From Asia and the Middle East to Latin America and beyond, American Jewish Committee (AJC) experts are on the ground, building trusted relationships with leaders around the world to ensure Jews and Israel are safe and thriving. 

In this video series, hear directly from our experts stationed across the globe as they share insights on the pressing issues facing Israel and the Jewish people—and the critical relationships AJC is cultivating and shaping to strengthen Israel’s place in the world. 

Check back here as more videos will be added.

What’s Driving Israel and Africa Closer Together?

Israel-Africa relations are increasingly moving beyond diplomacy and into practical cooperation in healthcare, agriculture, water, and food security. 

In this two-part series, AJC Africa Institute Director Wayne Sussman explores the growing partnership between Israel and African countries—and highlights one tangible example in Zambia, where a $200,000 heart-lung machine is helping expand care for children with serious heart conditions.

The initiative brings together Israeli medical expertise, Zambian doctors, AJC, and American philanthropic support, showing what international partnerships can accomplish on the ground.

Why Israel’s Ties With Asia Matter More Than Ever

Across Asia, growing anti-Israel public sentiment is creating new challenges for Israel, making governments and institutions more cautious about publicly engaging with Israel—even when strong strategic and economic interests remain.

Shira Loewenberg, Director of AJC’s Asia Pacific Institute, explains this emerging trend and how AJC is working to ensure political challenges do not erase decades of progress in Israel-Asia relations.
 

 
Japan offers a powerful example. As a critical U.S. ally, G7 member, and increasingly important security player, Japan has important interests in Israel and the broader Middle East. AJC has spent more than 35 years strengthening this relationship, including through Project Interchange, which recently brought rising Japanese Foreign Ministry diplomats to Israel for firsthand exposure to the country’s security challenges, diversity, innovation, and opportunities for collaboration.

By building trusted relationships and deeper understanding before crises arise, AJC is helping strengthen Israel’s partnerships across Asia for the long term.

Why Israel’s Partnerships in Latin America Are Evolving

Dina Siegel Vann, Founding Director of AJC's Arthur and Rochelle Belfer Institute for Latino and Latin American Affairs (BILLA), explores the changing relationship between Israel and Latin America and what’s driving closer engagement across the region. 

Dina highlights Colombia as a key example, examining the country’s renewed diplomatic ties with Israel, growing cooperation in defense and security, and the importance of AJC’s long-term relationship-building with leaders across Latin America.

From regional diplomacy to AJC’s Project Interchange, discover how sustained engagement can help build stronger connections between Israel, Latin America, and the United States.