Profiles in "War and Society" Expertise Area

  • Stevens is an instructor of history with research interests in U.S. history.
  • Ruggles teaches courses in U.S. and world history and writes about culture and politics.
  • Wright's primary research interests include international conflict and security, civil conflict, state repression and human rights, and international international peacekeeping.
  • Dr. Stoff specializes in Russian, East European, women's and gender history and studies, and the history of war and society, with a specific focus on the First World War and revolution in Russia.
  • Vu is a historian of modern China focusing on war, death, memories, commemoration, virtues, and citizenship.
  • Ryan Shaw, PhD, is a historian and strategist at ASU, focused on leadership and national security. He leads ASU’s Competitive Statecraft Initiative and helps guide the Security & Defence PLuS partnership