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Copyright Consciousness: Musical Creativity and Intellectual Property in Turkey
Join us for a book discussion with Dr. Dave Fossum on Copyright Consciousness, his groundbreaking study of how intellectual property law, musical creativity, and state cultural policy intersect in Turkey’s dynamic music industry. Drawing on five decades of ethnographic and archival research, Fossum explores how musicians, courts, and policymakers negotiate the meaning of copyright and its impact on cultural life. You can also watch our Melikian Faculty Affiliate video where Dr. Fossum discusses his research and more.
Durham Hall, Room 240, Oct 7, 12 PM
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The Orphan Master's Son - a reading and conversation with author Adam Johnson | Tempe Public Library
Adam Johnson will discuss his book 'The Orphan Master's Son' at the Tempe Public Library, hosted by the Virginia G. Piper Center for Creative Writing in collaboration with ASU.
Open House | ASU Melikian Center
The Melikian Center event invites participants to enhance research and knowledge in Central and East Europe, the Caucasus, Central Asia, and Russia, focusing on their global roles and regional cultures.
Melikian Center Research Pieces Student Edition and Center Affiliate Meeting
Undergraduate Research Fellows and faculty affiliates at the Center focused on Eastern Europe and Eurasia research during Spring 2024, covering various academic disciplines.
AZ AATSEEL Conference [Slavic and East European Languages]
The Arizona Chapter of AATSEEL's Spring 2024 Conference features a keynote on Ukraine's first female composer and panels on cultural and military front lines, Russian influence abroad, and language, literature, and culture. Hosted by ASU, the event emphasizes Slavic and East European studies.
Presentations by Visiting Scholars: Laziz Kudratov and Shakhzod Saydullaev of Uzbekistan
Two Uzbek visitors at ASU, Laziz Kudratov and Shakhzod Saydullaev, discuss their academic development projects during Spring Semester 2024, funded by the U.S. Embassy and aimed at enhancing Uzbek faculty skills.
The Work of Sovereignty: What I Learned inside the Republic of Macedonia's Quest for Independence' By AMB Jon Ivanovski 2024 Mary Choncoff Endowed Lecture
AMB Ivanovski will discuss North Macedonia's political challenges, EU accession, and energy dependence amid Russia's Ukraine invasion in the 2024 Choncoff Lecture at the ASU Melikian Center.
'Decolonizing Development: Food, Heritage and Trade in Post-Authoritarian Environments' - A Book Launch Featuring Author Jennifer Keahey
Jennifer Keahey's book 'Decolonizing Development' compares Latvia and South Africa's post-authoritarian efforts to decolonize production and trade, integrating political economy with ecocultural and Indigenous insights against global crises like authoritarianism and climate change.
Strategic Health Frontiers: Decoding Russian Global Health from 'Sputnik-V' Diplomacy to 'Sanitary Shield' Security
Explore Russia's foreign policy in global health security, highlighting its wartime diplomacy and strategic shifts in response to sanctions and the COVID-19 pandemic. It emphasizes Russia's alignment with China and efforts to engage the Global South in health strategies.
'Between the Devil and the Host: Imagining Witchcraft in Early Modern Poland': A Book Launch, Featuring Author Michael Ostling
Between the Devil and the Host' explores the phenomenon of witchcraft in Poland, offering insights from over 200 witch trials. It is the first English work detailing historical witchcraft perceptions in Poland. Ostling's academic background enriches his interpretation.
Navalny, A Documentary Film Screening and Discussion
Alexei Navalny, a prominent Russian activist, died in 2024 after being poisoned with Novichok in 2020. He exposed his assailants with journalists' help, was arrested upon returning to Russia in 2021, and featured in a documentary exploring his motives and the dangers he posed to Putin.
Dinner and Civil Dialogue: US Foreign Policy and European Security - Melikian Center and Hugh Downs School
ASU Melikian Center and Hugh Downs School host a civil discussion on U.S. foreign policy and European security, focusing on Eastern Europe and Eurasia, moderated by Jennifer Linde and Clark Olson.
From the Arctic, with Angst: Considering the Unintended Consequences of Russia's War on Ukraine
Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022 disrupts cooperation among Arctic states, affecting climate change, security, and Indigenous issues. Geographer Jessica Graybill discusses the geopolitical and socioeconomic impacts, emphasizing the need for interdisciplinary approaches in regional studies.