I have 28 years of experience and specialize in the field of political risk and international relations with specific knowledge in the areas of Russia and Eurasia, privatization, energy security, good governance, corruption, the rule of law, immigration, and oil and gas investment in Russia and Eurasia. I have published on such topics as Russia and Eurasia, Eastern Europe, the Middle East, the rule of law, political risk and international security. I have testified 12 times on topics such as Russia and Eurasia, security, international aid to the countries of the former Soviet Union and international and European energy security.