Security Insights on the Russia-Ukraine War, Restoring Learning Losses, and More

May 16, 2022

“While Russia’s significant losses in this war will clearly degrade its ability to conduct large scale offensive operations against NATO in the short term, it is too soon to write off the medium to long-term threat posed by Russia. Therefore, as the Russian invasion enters a new phase, it is useful to determine what lessons should and should not be derived from this conflict,” write John Gilliam and Ryan Van Wie.

Over the course of the pandemic, school district leaders have found themselves squeezed by the pressures set by state health mandates, parent demands, teacher burnout, and more. Paul Hill and Kate Destler examine some of the specific issues facing educators and what it will take to adjust to the new reality.

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On the latest episode of the Foresight Africa podcast, Winnifred Groves—a registered nurse dedicated to the training and professional development of nurses—shares the experiences, challenges, and successes of Africa’s nurses during the pandemic, and discusses future opportunities for nurses in the region.

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