*Spanish Speaker

Roger E. Kanet, Ph.D., professor in the Department of International Studies, College of Arts and Sciences.
Professor Kanet’s major teaching and research interests focus on post-communist Europe, on questions of European and global security, democratization and nationalism, both in a comparative perspective, and on aspects of U.S. foreign and security policy. He is available to speak about the current Russia-Georgia conflict, its historical perspective and current implications
Office: (305) 284-3407
Email: rkanet@miami.edu

Elise Giuliani, Professor of Political Science
An expert on Russia, Professor Giuliani can speak about the history of Russia, the Russia/U.S. relationship and the present conflict between Russia and Georgia.
Phone: (305)  284-8052
E Mail: egiulian@miami.edu

*Jorge Piñon, energy fellow at the Center for Hemispheric Policy.
An energy professional with 30 years of experience, Pi?on was the former president of Amoco Corporate Development Company Latin America. He can speak about energy issues, including how the conflict between Russia and Georgia could impact the price and availability of the oil from that region.
Cell: (305) 926-6910
Email: Pinonenergy@aol.com

Vendulka Kubalkova, Professor of International Studies, Director of Masters of Arts in International Administration
An expert on Russia, Professor Kubalkova can speak on the history of Russia, its relationship to various countries including the United States, the history of the Russian-Georgia conflict and its implications.
Phone: (305) 284-8782
Email: vkubalkova@miami.edu