Independence Day of Ukraine: SFU experts available

Local celebrations are being held by Ukrainian communities in Vancouver and across Canada to mark Ukraine’s Independence Day on Thursday, August 24 as the war continues in their homeland. 

Experts from Simon Fraser University are available to provide insight about the various issues and latest developments in the war. 

AVAILABLE SFU EXPERTS

JAMES HORNCASTLE, assistant professor, humanities, Edward and Emily McWhinney Professor in International Relations   
jhorncas@sfu.ca
Expertise: International relations, refugees, migration, NATO, Balkan history, special military operations, the European Union. 
*See his recent articles about the Wagner Group revolt and the Ukrainian counteroffensive. 

PAUL MEYER, professor, international studies 
pmeyer@sfu.ca
Expertise: Arms control aspects of the war such as use of cluster munitions and landmines. 
*See his recent article about nuclear-armed states and the need for a sustained commitment to an arms reduction treaty. 

CONTACT 

MELISSA SHAW, SFU  Communications & Marketing 
236.880.3297 | melissa_shaw@sfu.ca 

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