The identity of modern Macedonia has been shaped by many forces over the centuries, including over the dynamic past 125 years. The hundreds of postcards featuring Skopje, produced locally and abroad, provide a diachronic, image-to-image telling of the city’s history by insiders and outsiders. 

AMB Ivanovski will discuss North Macedonia's political challenges, EU accession, and energy dependence amid Russia's Ukraine invasion in the 2024 Choncoff Lecture at the ASU Melikian Center.

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.

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

Come celebrate cultural diversity with CLI students learning Macedonian and Polish.

Rumena Buzarovska's latest book, a bestseller in North Macedonia, explores Macedonians' bleak emigration experiences through hyperrealist short stories, reflecting her status as a prominent European writer.

Rumena Buzarovska's book 'I'm Not Going Anywhere' features stories of Macedonians facing desolation both at home and abroad. It reflects themes of mobility and identity, exploring the psychological impacts of migration and cultural encounters in East Europe.

Bikini Moon, directed by Milcho Manchevski, portrays a homeless woman's story exploited by a film crew. The film is part of a discussion event featuring Manchevski, highlighting his unique cinematic style.

CLI students are hosting an event celebrating Macedonian and Bosnian/Croatian/Serbian cultures to promote language and cultural exchange.

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

The article draws parallels between civil disobedience in Macedonia during the late Communist era and recent American protests. It highlights the nonviolent resistance in Vevcani against unfair governmental actions, reflecting on its lessons for contemporary movements in the U.S. advocating for police reform and accountability. Theconversation.com

North Macedonia's elections are pivotal for EU accession and reflect great power dynamics in the Western Balkans amid COVID-19. Political divisions and online disinformation campaigns heighten the stakes, with potential shifts in governance and regional influence. Canadian Macedonian Historical Society