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An Introduction to Telegram and Pavel Durov
The recent arrest of Telegram founder Pavel Durov has put the spotlight on the controversial service with almost a billion users . Watch our brief video overview to learn more about Telegram's origins, the people behind it, and the ongoing controversies surrounding its funding, encryption practices, and content management. As Telegram comes under close scrutiny as an enabler of transnational organized crime, this video examines the risks it creates for user privacy, and security and the broader implications for our digital world. (Runtime: ~6 min)
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As a National Resource Center at a leading research university, the Melikian Center supports research, teaching, and public programs that extend knowledge of the significance of Central and East Europe, the Caucasus, Central Asia and Russia in global affairs. The Center teaches critical languages; informs public policy, business, and international relations; and advances dialogue across national, disciplinary and ideological divisions.
Our Vision
A world where people better understand each other's cultures, languages and values, and use that understanding to advance peace and security.
Core Values:
- Student success
- Transparency
- Curiosity
- Partnership
- Service
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The Melikian Center has over 90 faculty affiliates who contribute to the center's mission by conducting research, collaborating with other affiliates, and participating in center events. Faculty affiliates come from a variety of disciplines and bring diverse perspectives to the center's work. They play a crucial role in advancing the center's research agenda and strengthening its impact on the university community and beyond.