Compounding Disasters for Russia, School Spending, and More

December 12, 2022

While Russia’s invasion has been a tragedy for Ukraine, it has also proven a disaster for Russia—militarily, economically, and geopolitically. Steven Pifer provides an overview of the impacts of this war for Russia and how it relates to the world.

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U.S. public school districts spend around 9.5% of their budget on capital projects, which includes spending on school building construction, equipment purchases, and bus acquisition. Lang (Kate) Yang explores how access to credit factors into spending patterns and what this means for equity.

U.S. policy priorities have not kept pace with dramatic changes occurring across Africa, as the continent has emerged as a premier destination for cutting-edge innovation and inspiring entrepreneurship. Belinda Archibong, Aloysius Uche Ordu, Danielle Resnick, Witney Schneidman, and Landry Signé highlight key reasons why Africa matters for America, as well as strategic opportunities for U.S. engagement in the region.

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