ASU Jewish Studies and The Melikian Center are hosting a special lecture on Russian, Eurasian, and East European Studies.

The dissolution of the USSR in 1991 led to independence for 15 countries. Recent events in Kazakhstan, ongoing issues in Ukraine, and Putin's authoritarian ambitions underscore the persistent instability in the former Soviet Union.

Walter DePuy collaborates with Cornell University and Universitas Mulawarman scientists to study Indonesia's capital relocation from Jakarta to Borneo due to sea-level threats.

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

Directed by Anca Damian, the 84-minute film features Alexander Balanescu, Lucian Ionescu, Cristina Juncu, and Ada Milea. The original language of the movie is English.

The Phoenix Committee on Foreign Relations collaborates with McCain Institute at ASU and ASU Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law to host a speaker series on Great Power Competition.

Yasin Basaran, a Fulbright FLTA from Turkey at ASU, led a discussion on the Turkish TV drama 'Ethos' during 2020-21.

Spring 2021 Ukrainian Film Series curated by Jacob Lassin, a Postdoctoral fellow at the Melikian Center, showcased Ukrainian cinema.

Attend the screening of 'My Happy Family' (2017), directed by Nana Ekvtimishvili and Simon Gross. Explore familial themes.

Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022 disrupts cooperation among Arctic states, affecting climate change, security, and Indigenous issues. Geographer Jessica Graybill discusses the geopolitical and socioeconomic impacts, emphasizing the need for interdisciplinary approaches in regional studies.

Participants in the forum will have the opportunity to learn directly from Ukrainians and Ukrainian experts about the buildup to and subsequent invasions of Ukraine through a focus on the importance of art, artifacts, and testimony in the social justice reflections on current events.

This event discusses the impact of the Netflix drama TV series 'Ethos' in Turkey, highlighting its critical acclaim and popularity.