District 9, a sci-fi film set in Johannesburg, explores tensions between humans and alien refugees termed 'Prawns'. It questions race, class, and humanity as government plans to relocate these aliens, sparking significant incidents.

The Melikian Center's Spring 2021 Ukrainian Film Series was curated by Jacob Lassin, a postdoctoral fellow at the center.

The book discusses the resettlement of one million North Caucasian Muslims in the Ottoman Empire from the 1850s to WWI, examining its impact on regional economies and international relations.

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

Ermina Takenova, originally from Almaty, Kazakhstan, received her MA in Animation from the Royal College of Art, London in 2016. She works as a motion designer at Miri Growth, a marketing firm in London.

Hungarian artist Szabolcs KissPál, based in Budapest, explores social and political themes, critiquing both communism and capitalism. His media include photography and sculpture. An interview precedes a Q&A on March 10.

Vladimir Tsesler, a Belarusian designer and artist, graduated from the Belarusian State Academy of Arts, majoring in Design.

The event featured Ilya Kaminsky and Katie Farris in a reading session followed by a Q&A, highlighting their literary works and insights.

Constatine Pleshakov discusses Crimea's significance in the context of Putin's Russia in an upcoming event.

Jennifer Keahey's book 'Decolonizing Development' compares Latvia and South Africa's post-authoritarian efforts to decolonize production and trade, integrating political economy with ecocultural and Indigenous insights against global crises like authoritarianism and climate change.

A discussion with Ambassador McFaul on America's role in promoting democracy and human rights globally, including U.S. moral authority and mechanisms for support.

Keith Brown, Director of The Melikian Center at Arizona State University, moderates a discussion on Russian, Eurasian, and East European studies.