Michael Kraus, professor of political science at Middlebury College, specializes in Russian and East European studies and holds a doctorate from Princeton.

Vaira Vike-Freiberga, former Latvia president and scholar, significantly contributed to Latvia's EU and NATO membership and global recognition. She held key roles, including UN special envoy and a candidate for UN secretary general.

The article compiles scholarly works on medieval and renaissance performances. Topics range from theatricality in confession, gender relationships in German plays, to Jesuit drama during the Thirty Years' War.

The book examines the racialization and citizenship nuances of post-Soviet immigrants in the U.S. It discusses their assimilation, socioeconomic challenges, and transnational identity construction, highlighting the role of perceived whiteness and legal status in their experiences.

Robert Niebuhr examines Yugoslavia's pre-1991 era, highlighting its effective multi-ethnic state management and influential foreign policy during the Cold War, questioning how it remained stable and significant globally despite later conflicts.

The book, 'Childhood and Schooling in (Post)Socialist Societies', explores diverse childhood experiences in socialist contexts. It challenges simplistic views and highlights children's roles in political and social spheres, offering insights for childhood studies and comparative education.

The volume explores German perceptions of the USA, showing complex views of friendship, enmity, and foreignness. It includes diverse contributions reflecting on America's cultural impact and political relations from the post-war era to the recent past.

The play 'To Kill a Serpent in the Shell' explores the political dynamics of Tsarevna Sofia's regency in Russia, showcasing conflict between humanism and autocracy during a pivotal historical moment.

A $100,000 grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities to Brown University supports a project aiding veterans and civilians in exploring war through humanities. It includes reading programs and discussions, enhancing understanding across cultural divides.

Brown University received a $100,000 grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities for a program to bridge the gap between veterans and civilians through humanities studies, including books and films. The project emphasizes understanding and dialogue across cultural and experiential divides.

Ina Merdjanova will speak on 'Muslims in the Balkans between Nationalism and Transnationalism' at Arizona State University on March 30.

Serouj 'Midus' Aprahamian discusses the intersection of hip hop, politics, and culture in contemporary Armenia, highlighting its influence and relevance.