South Korea’s Approach to Ukraine, the Pandemic and Student Success, and More

May 11, 2022

Yoon Suk Yeol talks about his relocation plans for the presidential office during a press conference in Seoul

How will South Korea’s new president approach Russia’s Ukraine invasion?

South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol began his first term in office this week with a full plate of international crises to address. Andrew Yeo explains how the new administration may use the war in Ukraine to forge a different foreign policy for South Korea.

York High School students celebrate after graduating

The pandemic’s effect on high school graduation and college entry

Much of the attention on schools during the COVID-19 era has been on falling test scores, but high school graduation and college entry are just as strong predictors of long-term life success. Douglas Harris and Feng Chen explore key questions around high school graduation, the transition between high school and college, and more.

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg testifies before the Senate judiciary and commerce committees

Transparency is the best first step toward better digital governance

After years of letting social media companies manage their own systems and content moderation practices with little or no public supervision, policymakers are working to rein in these powerful platforms. Transparency, disclosures, and openness will be essential elements in a new regulatory structure, Mark MacCarthy argues.

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