Throughout history, dictators have constructed secret police agencies to neutralize rivals and enforce social order. But the same agencies can become disloyal and threatening. This book explores how eight communist regimes in Cold War Europe confronted this dilemma. 

Anika Binnendijk, a professor at ASU, focuses on national security decision making, European defense, gray zone challenges, national resilience, and emerging defense technologies such as cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and human-machine teaming.

Dr. Danforth, a scholar with expertise in U.S.-Turkish relations, has an extensive background in history and has contributed to major publications on topics related to Turkey, U.S. foreign policy, and the Middle East.

Socio-political challenges in the Western Balkans, emphasizing the need for pragmatic solutions and democratic reforms to enhance stability and integration in South-Eastern Europe.

The article discusses 'The Maribor Uprisings', an interactive film experience about protests in Maribor, Slovenia, driven by anger over political corruption.

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.

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.

The film 'Son of Saul' (2015) by director László Nemes, produced by Kaokoon Filmgroup and Sony Pictures Classics, explores the harrowing experiences of a Holocaust concentration camp inmate.

Melikian Center faculty affiliates will present their recent research findings, discuss methodologies, and future plans. Audience questions are encouraged. Pizza provided.

The Melikian Center's affiliates presented research on historical and modern political transitions in the Ottoman Empire and Turkey, and an online course on the Eastern Front during WWII.

The Melikian Center event invites participants to enhance research and knowledge in Central and East Europe, the Caucasus, Central Asia, and Russia, focusing on their global roles and regional cultures.

The Melikian Center event aims to enhance understanding and support for research and education related to Central and East Europe, the Caucasus, Central Asia, and Russia, focusing on the region's global role, languages, and cultures.