Liberty University Political Crisis Turmoil in Ukraine Discussion Discussion Board Instructions: Part 1 Research the topic below. This will be the topic

Liberty University Political Crisis Turmoil in Ukraine Discussion Discussion Board Instructions:

Part 1

Research the topic below. This will be the topic of your Discussion Board thread.

Title your thread according to your topic.
In 600–750 words, discuss your topic:
In the first paragraph, provide the background information for the topic selected for your thread. You must reference at least 2 scholarly resources, 1 of which must be your textbook. You can access numerous periodicals, supply chain management journals (peer-reviewed), newspapers, and magazines (Fortune, Wall Street Journal, The Economist, etc).
For the second paragraph, explain potential consequences of the problem as well as alternative solutions to it.
In the last paragraph(s), present your proposed solution along with justification for its selection.
Include the following headings: background information, consequences/alternative solutions, proposed solution.
Attach a Word document of your post.

Topic:

Recent political turmoil in the Ukraine threatens the supply of natural gas from that region to Western Europe, thus affecting the worldwide price of energy. Stricter Western sanctions could worsen the situation. As a supply chain manager, you understand the importance of fuel as a cost of doing business. Explain your short and long-term planning decisions in response to this situation.

Part 2 (See attachment for discussion threat to reply)

Discussion Board Reply Instructions:

Reply to the 2 threads attached with each reply of at least 350 words. For both replies:

Reply to threads on the topic which you did not address in your thread.
Analyze your classmate’s thread, identifying at least one strength and one weakness in his or her reasoning.
You must reference at least 1 scholarly source for each reply.

Note about responses: Seek to understand your colleague’s approach, rationale, and facts presented in his or her post. Aim to communicate your own understanding of relevant facts, your values, and your perspective of the topic.