NC State Experts on Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine

Economic Sanctions and Financial Matters

Mark Nance, associate professor of political science and director of the master of international studies program at NC State, is able to discuss financial repercussions stemming from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, including the impact of financial sanctions and what effect barring Russia from the Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication (SWIFT) network may have in Russia and internationally. Nance can also discuss larger strategic issues involving international relations in Europe. Nance can be reached at 919.527.4087.

Cyber Warfare, International Relations

Lt. General Jack Shanahan, a 36-year veteran of the United States Air Force and currently working on his Master of International Studies graduate degree here at NC State, can speak on general military issues, specifically air, space, and cyber power. Shanahan can also speak on international relations, foreign policy, strategic competition, and U.S. alliances and partnerships. Lt. Gen. Shanahan can be reached atjnshanah@ncsu.edu.

Supply Chain, Gas & Oil Prices

Rob Handfield, executive director of Supply Chain Resource Cooperative and Bank of America University Distinguished Professor of Operations and Supply Chain Management, can speak on potential supply chain issues in the energy sector, such as gas prices, due to the invasion. Handfield can be reached atrbhandfi@ncsu.edu.

Humanitarian Crisis

Jennifer Carroll, assistant professor in the anthropology department, can speak on Ukrainian culture, language and geography – particularly in the major cities. Carroll can be reached atjjcarro3@ncsu.edu.