Explores the racialization of immigrants from post-Soviet states and the nuances of citizenship for this new diaspora.

The 2007 film 'The Edge of Heaven,' directed by Fatih Akin, explores themes of cultural identity, migration, and familial relationships set against a backdrop of Germany and Turkey.

Keith Brown, ASU professor, discusses the need to understand the cycle of violence to effectively break it. He leads The Melikian Center and has a rich academic background. ASU Now - Got a Minute?

The article discusses Vladimir Putin's history of deceit and manipulation in Russian politics, highlighting his strategic use of lies to suppress opposition and maintain power, evidenced by cases like the apartment bombings in 1999 and the assassination of Boris Nemtsov in 2015. Theconversation.com

Artists annually create a temporary city in Nevada's desert for Burning Man, studied by archaeologists. Additionally, a pelican-like pterosaur was discovered in Utah, offering insights into its origins and implications for paleontology.

Ukrainian composer Valentin Silvestrov celebrated his 80th birthday in Kyiv with concerts showcasing his avant-garde to melodic styles. The events highlighted his impactful works and the cultural reverence he commands, culminating in a politically charged performance of his Maidan-2014 cycle. A blog entry

Arizona State University's Critical Languages Institute has introduced Ukrainian language courses. Funded by federal agencies and donations, these courses aim to enhance national security by fostering proficiency in Ukrainian, among other critical languages. Inclusion.asu.edu

Iveta Silova analyzes Latvian textbooks pre, during, and post-Soviet era, focusing on education transformations after socialism. The FreshEd Podcast

In 2015, over a million refugees and migrants entered the EU from the Middle East and Africa, primarily traveling through Turkey to Greece and then via the Western Balkans before the route closed in March 2016.

Robert Niebuhr, a historian specializing in Cold War politics in the former Yugoslavia, has extensive experience in the region, including research stints in Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, and Serbia.