The photo captures Cynthia Lazaroff on Mt. Elbrus in 1986 with Soviet guide Slava Volkov, under the US-USSR Youth Exchange Program.

Olga Tokarczuk's novel 'Drive Your Plow Over the Bones of the Dead' combines murder mystery elements with philosophical and ecological reflections, receiving critical acclaim and several literary nominations.

The podcast 'Misinfo Weekly' discusses misinformation around the recent wildfires in California and Oregon, highlighting how rumors attribute these fires to both left and right-wing activists, influenced potentially by Russian disinformation tactics. ASU Library | Podcast

Keith Brown, Director of The Melikian Center at Arizona State University, moderates a discussion on Russian, Eurasian, and East European studies.

Keith Brown discusses the critical thinking required in history and anthropology, emphasizing the need to challenge national narratives and explore diverse perspectives to understand nationalism's complexity and its role in societal development, particularly in the Balkans.

Benjamin Schmitt, with roles at CEPA and Harvard-Smithsonian, focused on enhancing NATO's Eastern Flank energy security against Russian threats from 2015-2019.

The article draws parallels between civil disobedience in Macedonia during the late Communist era and recent American protests. It highlights the nonviolent resistance in Vevcani against unfair governmental actions, reflecting on its lessons for contemporary movements in the U.S. advocating for police reform and accountability. Theconversation.com

The Alexander Hamilton Society at ASU will host Nury Turkel to discuss Uyghur repression in Xinjiang, highlighting his role and influence as recognized by Time Magazine.