Professional Affiliation

Professor of Political Science and Associate Director, School of Government and International Affairs, Kennesaw State University

Expert Bio

Since 2015, Thomas Rotnem's scholarly focus has been on Russia's Arctic policy, as well as China's collaborative interests with the Kremlin, in Russia's Far North.  His current project focuses on "The Impact of the Northern Sea Route Project upon Human and Environmental Security in Russia's Arctic Regions."  Rotnem also teaches a seminar course at his university on "Arctic Politics, Policy, and Security in a Changing Environment."

Wilson Center Project

"The Impact of the Northern Sea Route Project upon Human and Environmental Security in Russia's Arctic Regions"

Previous Terms

Mar 31, 2017 - April 13, 2017, Title VIII Short-Term Scholar, Kennan Institute

May 01, 2006 - Jul 01, 2006: "Corporate Governance and Corruption in the Post-Communist Region: The Case of the Russian Federation"

Jun 01, 1997 - Jul 01, 1997: "The Politics of Labor in Post-communist Russia: The Role of Tri-Lateral Institutions in the Center and Periphery"

Dec 01, 1994 - Dec 01, 1994: "The Politics of Employment in Yeltsin's Russia"