Early in Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, President Vladimir Putin put his nuclear forces on high alert. This set off worries around the world, and here in Northern Nevada, where the question has been raised whether we could be a target.

The conflict in Ukraine continues to change on a minute-by-minute basis, and journalists who are seeking context into the myriad political, historical, social, and economic issues that have arisen as a result of the Russian invasion can turn to the following UNLV experts for insight.