The soaring energy prices caused by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine have plunged the energy sector into a state of crisis. Europe, which ordinarily sources almost 40% of its gas from Russia, is particularly vulnerable. The price of natural gas in Europe has seen a tenfold increase since the start of 2021.
In the last four weeks, more than 3.5 million Ukrainians have fled their country to escape Russian forces, facing an uncertain future and placing new economic demands on host countries such as Poland. Besides this recent crisis, more than 80 million people have been forcibly displaced worldwide, notably in Syria, Venezuela, Afghanistan, South Sudan, and Myanmar.
Canadian Pacific Railway trains are stopped in their tracks and thousands of workers are picketing after labour talks between the company and the union failed Sunday.
Russia invaded Ukraine on Feb. 24. and after nearly a month of bloodshed, the Ukraine people have valiantly held off what most consider a superior military force. Even threats of a tactical nuclear weapon have surfaced. Nonetheless, the casualties have been significant, particularly among civilians, with such heinous acts of war uniformly condemned and criticized.
Anna Nagurney, the Eugene M. Isenberg Chair in Integrative Studies, is known for her expertise in supply chains, logistics, and disaster management. Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, she has spoken regularly to local, national, and international media outlets about the product supply chain issues, blood supply disruptions, and vaccine distribution questions that have arisen.
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