Resources: Political Science

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The Magnitsky Affair: How to Oppose a Criminal State? ft. Jamison Firestone

Jamison Firestone, a lawyer in Russia, uncovered a $230 million tax fraud, the largest in Russian history. His colleague Sergei Magnitsky's death led to the global adoption of the Magnitsky Act, sanctioning human rights offenders.

May. 19, 2021

The Maribor Uprisings: A Live Participatory Film

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

Sep. 16, 2020

The Building of Europe's Youngest Country: Reflections with the Ambassador of Kosovo to the U.S., Ambassador Ilir Dugolli

Ambassador Ilir Dugolli from Kosovo discusses nation-building and geopolitical implications at an event in Arizona, highlighting Kosovo's journey and the importance of international collaboration for peace and prosperity.

Nov. 21, 2023

The Golden Age of Russki Rok

This event explores the evolution of Russian rock music from the 1980s, critical of the Soviet regime, to today's alignment with contemporary Russian politics, reflecting a shift from progressive to conservative values.

Jun. 21, 2021

The Human Costs of Russia's Invasion of Ukraine

Dr. Emily Channell-Justice discusses the impacts of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, including societal and human costs, at a Phoenix Committee on Foreign Relations virtual event.

Oct. 19, 2023

The Hungry Steppe: Famine, Violence and the Making of Soviet Kazakhstan

Dr. Sarah Cameron, a history professor at the University of Maryland, specializes in genocide, environmental history, and Central Asian societies. Her book, 'The Hungry Steppe,' explores the Stalinist-induced Kazakh famine of 1930-33, a result of forced collectivization.

Mar. 4, 2020

The Incarcerated Modern: Prisons and Public Life in Iran - a discussion with author Golnar Nikpour

The book 'The Incarcerated Modern' by Golnar Nikpour examines Iran's transformation into a modern state with a significant prison population, highlighting the impact of the carceral system on Iranian citizenship and political identity.

Oct. 21, 2024

Strategic Health Frontiers: Decoding Russian Global Health from 'Sputnik-V' Diplomacy to 'Sanitary Shield' Security

Explore Russia's foreign policy in global health security, highlighting its wartime diplomacy and strategic shifts in response to sanctions and the COVID-19 pandemic. It emphasizes Russia's alignment with China and efforts to engage the Global South in health strategies.

Mar. 20, 2024

The 1920 Soviet Abortion Decree and the Next 100 Years of Promised Women's Emancipation

Ruban's research analyzes the history of abortion in the USSR, focusing on the 1920 decree and its global impact across the USSR and beyond, including the US and Europe.

Jun. 14, 2021

'The Balkan Route' Screening and Discussion with the Filmmakers

In 2015, over a million refugees and migrants entered the EU from the Middle East and Africa, primarily traveling through Turkey to Greece and then via the Western Balkans before the route closed in March 2016.

Mar. 28, 2018

The Balkans: Where the U.S. and Europe Meet - A Virtual Discussion

Gabriel Escobar will discuss U.S. strategic engagement in the Balkans, highlighting collaboration with the EU to enhance regional security, focusing on civic, government, and economic aspects in relation to broader U.S. European policy.

Feb. 16, 2021

The Baltics: Living with the Bear

A virtual panel titled 'The Baltics: Living with the Bear', focusing on Baltic states' geopolitical challenges.

Nov. 10, 2021