Shahin Berisha, a Fulbright Scholar from Kosovo, collaborates with ASU to revamp the University of Pristina's engineering program, shifting focus from coal to renewable energy. This initiative, supported by various U.S. grants, aims to modernize education and reduce pollution in Kosovo.

The US-Serbia-Kosovo economic agreement was portrayed as a step towards peace. However, its timing and presentation in an election year suggest it was crafted to influence US swing state voters by appealing to Jewish and ethnic Albanian communities.

Dr. Levin, a US scholar, studies migration, focusing on politics to semantics. She's involved with the Albanian language program at ASU and the University of Prishtina. Originally from Belarus, she pursued anthropology, influenced by her experiences as an immigrant and her academic background.

Jasenovac, a WWII death camp in the then Independent State of Croatia, remains a contentious issue in Serbia-Croatia relations. Despite being liberated 76 years ago, debates on the victim count continue, with estimates ranging from 80,000 to 100,000.

Keith Brown discusses the critical thinking required in history and anthropology, emphasizing the need to challenge national narratives and explore diverse perspectives to understand nationalism's complexity and its role in societal development, particularly in the Balkans.

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

The podcast explores gentrification, war recovery, and foreign investment in Beirut and Belgrade waterfronts. Adriana and Milo discuss the regions' development and political issues, reflecting on changes since 2017. Lefteast.org

The book, 'Hiding in Plain Sight', explores the global pursuit of war criminals from WWII to the War on Terror, detailing various diplomatic and military strategies used for apprehending suspects and highlighting the challenges faced in international justice and human rights.

Robert Niebuhr examines Yugoslavia's pre-1991 era, highlighting its effective multi-ethnic state management and influential foreign policy during the Cold War, questioning how it remained stable and significant globally despite later conflicts.

The Black Sea slave trade, crucial during the 14th and 15th centuries, involved Genoese, Venetian, and Egyptian merchants. Hannah Barker explores this through various historical sources, revealing interconnected Mediterranean slavery practices and their socio-economic impacts.

The Time of the Goats by Luan Starova is a postwar Balkan novel that blends memoir, historical fiction, and political allegory to depict life in Macedonia during the early years of socialist Yugoslavia.