Ambassador Ilir Dugolli from Kosovo discusses nation-building and geopolitical implications at an event in Arizona, highlighting Kosovo's journey and the importance of international collaboration for peace and prosperity.

Ambassador Ilir Dugolli of Kosovo will discuss innovation, investment, AI's economic impact, and U.S.-Kosovo trade and investment relations at ASU. His diplomatic career includes posts in Turkey, Sweden, and Brussels, and academic involvement at the University of Prishtina.

CLI Alum Charlotte Benchoff: Navigating the World of Language and Culture. The Melikian Center and the Critical Languages Institute serve as prominent destinations for numerous students in the Arizona area.

Eszter Eva Matyas, a dedicated Ph.D. candidate within the Department of Environmental Sciences and Policy at Central European University in Vienna, Austria, has become the latest member of our esteemed academic community. Interestingly, her journey comes full circle 

The American Romanian Cultural Society Arizona screens Romanian films at Majestic Tempe 7, featuring 'Between Revolutions' and 'Men of Deeds'. Supported by the Melikian Center and a Tempe arts grant, the event showcases films on personal and political challenges in Romania.

The American Romanian Cultural Society Arizona is hosting a film festival featuring Romanian cinema. Two films, 'E PERICOLOSO SPORGERSI' and 'TAXI DRIVERS', will be shown, exploring themes of personal and societal challenges in Romania.

Yoko Ogawa, a former secretary turned prolific writer, has won numerous Japanese literary awards. Her book, 'The Memory Police', explores themes of memory and identity through a dystopian lens, drawing parallels to historical narratives and receiving significant attention for its Orwellian undertones.

Dr. Emily Channell-Justice discusses the impacts of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, including societal and human costs, at a Phoenix Committee on Foreign Relations virtual event.

American youth performers will raise funds for Ukrainian children affected by war through a concert and auction. The event features diverse acts, including Taiko drumming, a choir, and aerial arts, with tickets also benefiting foster children.

The article presents a rich narrative blending historical trauma, art, and family dynamics in Soviet Russia. It explores themes of silence, resilience, and the complex interplay of memory and identity through a dual narrative structure.

Fall 2023 at the Melikian Center features presentations by affiliates on topics like Mongol-French medieval contacts and a US-funded Balkan entrepreneurship program.

This article discusses themes and characters in George Orwell's '1984', focusing on the complexities of character Winston Smith and ideological concepts like 'doublethink'. It references literary critic Raymond Williams' views on Orwell's portrayal of societal control and resistance.