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Soldiers in camouflaged uniforms and balaclavas stand in line holding rifles, wearing ribbons.

Decoding the Wagner Group: Analyzing the Role of Private Military Security Contractors in Russian Proxy Warfare.

The article examines the role of Russian private military security contractors (PMSCs), particularly the Wagner Group, in proxy wars in the Middle East and beyond. It explores their operations, legal status, and impact on Russia's international strategy and relations. Newamerica.org

Nov. 7, 2019

Illustration of an orange-faced man with tattoos, beside two figures. Text reads "Our New President."

'Our New President,' A Film Screening

The documentary 'Our New President' (2018) by Maxim Pozdorovkin showcases Russian media's portrayal of Donald Trump's 2016 campaign and its reception in Russia.

Oct. 25, 2019

Event Governance Power and Political Dissent United States Art/Music Political Science Russia

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Learn a Critical Language with Project GO at Critical Languages Institute at ASU

Oct. 25, 2019

Indonesian United States Video Education Indonesia Language Russian Military Affairs Ukrainian

What a 150 year Old Gun Tells Us About the End of Colt's AR-15. The History of weapons technology suggests that arms often escape the control of their maker.

The article discusses Colt's history and the enduring impact of its firearm designs, particularly the AR-15, highlighting their influence and the challenges the company faced, including market pressures and bankruptcy. Slate.com

Oct. 24, 2019

Cultural Heritage and Identity Other United States Violence Trauma and Reconciliation Article History

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'The Truth About Killer Robots,' A Film Screening

The documentary 'The Truth About Killer Robots' (2018) explores the increasing integration of robots and AI in daily tasks and their impact on human safety and security.

Oct. 23, 2019

Event Governance Power and Political Dissent Science/Technology

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Corpses and Places

Professor Elizabeth Cullen Dunn discusses the reconstruction of lives after war in displacement camps, based on her fieldwork in Georgia post the 2008 Russo-Georgian War.

Oct. 17, 2019

Anthropology Caucasus Event Innovation Science and Technology Georgian Georgia Russian Political Science Russia Sociology

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'Son of Saul,' A Film Screening

The film 'Son of Saul' (2015) by director László Nemes, produced by Kaokoon Filmgroup and Sony Pictures Classics, explores the harrowing experiences of a Holocaust concentration camp inmate.

Oct. 10, 2019

Central Europe Cultural Heritage and Identity Eastern Europe Event History Hungarian Germany Hungary

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Project GO provides ROTC students global opportunities. - The State Press

Project GO, funded by the Department of Defense, offers ROTC students scholarships for language and cultural training abroad. The annual leadership meeting highlighted the importance of cultural awareness for future military officers.

Oct. 1, 2019

Belief Dissent and Political Pluralism Cultural Heritage and Identity Indonesian Other United States News Indonesia Military Affairs

A person in traditional attire plays a stringed instrument while seated on a stage with wood flooring.

Music of the Silk Road: A Dutar Performance by Dutarbagshy

Experience the melodic sound of the two-stringed musical instrument known as the dutar.

Sep. 26, 2019

Central Asia Cultural Heritage and Identity Event Art/Music Turkmen Uzbek Turkmenistan Uzbekistan

Collage of four photos showing: a woman on a red walkway, an archival photo from Ataturk Kitaplıgi, an old newspaper excerpt, and a group of people at a summer university event. Center text reads RESEARCH PIECES.

Research Pieces

Melikian Center faculty affiliates will present their recent research findings, discuss methodologies, and future plans. Audience questions are encouraged. Pizza provided.

Sep. 17, 2019

Central Europe Cultural Heritage and Identity Eastern Europe Event Education Interdisciplinary International Relations

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'District 9' Film Screening

District 9, a sci-fi film set in Johannesburg, explores tensions between humans and alien refugees termed 'Prawns'. It questions race, class, and humanity as government plans to relocate these aliens, sparking significant incidents.

Sep. 12, 2019

Event Political Science Sociology

Map showing the present-day borders of Armenia with neighboring countries: Georgia, Azerbaijan, Turkey, and Iran.

Crossing borders through teachers' memories and identities

The article explores the identity and experiences of a Baku-Armenian refugee teacher in Armenia, highlighting the ethnic tensions and integration challenges faced due to historical conflicts and displacements.

Sep. 8, 2019

Belief Dissent and Political Pluralism Caucasus Cultural Heritage and Identity Environmentalism and Global Cooperation Armenia Armenian News Ethnic Studies Russian

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