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The Incarcerated Modern: Prisons and Public Life in Iran - a discussion with author Golnar Nikpour

The book 'The Incarcerated Modern' by Golnar Nikpour examines Iran's transformation into a modern state with a significant prison population, highlighting the impact of the carceral system on Iranian citizenship and political identity.

Oct. 21, 2024

The Building of Europe's Youngest Country: Reflections with the Ambassador of Kosovo to the U.S., Ambassador Ilir Dugolli

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.

Nov. 21, 2023

The Cambridge Handbook of Slavic Linguistics - book launch and discussion

The Cambridge Handbook of Slavic Linguistics, edited by Danko Sipka and Wayles Browne, compiles pioneering research in Slavic linguistics, offering both historical insights and contemporary theoretical perspectives for future scholarly directions.

Oct. 30, 2024

The City is Ours: Spaces of Political Mobilization and Imaginaries of Nationhood in Turkey - a discussion with author Muna Guvenc

The book 'The City is Ours' explores how urban spaces in Diyarbakır, Turkey, shape political mobilization and Kurdish nationhood. Muna Guvenc analyzes architecture's role in both empowering and controlling minority groups, transforming urban struggles into opportunities for dissent.

Nov. 20, 2024

The Edge of Heaven - a film screening

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.

Sep. 13, 2018

The Golden Age of Russki Rok

This event explores the evolution of Russian rock music from the 1980s, critical of the Soviet regime, to today's alignment with contemporary Russian politics, reflecting a shift from progressive to conservative values.

Jun. 21, 2021

Strategic Health Frontiers: Decoding Russian Global Health from 'Sputnik-V' Diplomacy to 'Sanitary Shield' Security

Explore Russia's foreign policy in global health security, highlighting its wartime diplomacy and strategic shifts in response to sanctions and the COVID-19 pandemic. It emphasizes Russia's alignment with China and efforts to engage the Global South in health strategies.

Mar. 20, 2024

The 1920 Soviet Abortion Decree and the Next 100 Years of Promised Women's Emancipation

Ruban's research analyzes the history of abortion in the USSR, focusing on the 1920 decree and its global impact across the USSR and beyond, including the US and Europe.

Jun. 14, 2021

The 2023 Mary Choncoff Lecture- Based on a true story: confessions of a recovering writer/director by Milcho Manchevski

Director Milcho Manchevski, from Skopje, North Macedonia, delivered the 2023 Choncoff Lecture. He discussed his acclaimed film career, including 'Before the Rain', which won multiple awards and is celebrated globally for its innovative narrative and emotional depth.

Feb. 15, 2023

'The Balkan Route' Screening and Discussion with the Filmmakers

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.

Mar. 28, 2018

The Balkans: Where the U.S. and Europe Meet - A Virtual Discussion

Gabriel Escobar will discuss U.S. strategic engagement in the Balkans, highlighting collaboration with the EU to enhance regional security, focusing on civic, government, and economic aspects in relation to broader U.S. European policy.

Feb. 16, 2021

The Baltics: Living with the Bear

A virtual panel titled 'The Baltics: Living with the Bear', focusing on Baltic states' geopolitical challenges.

Nov. 10, 2021