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.

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.

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.

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

Professor Elizabeth Cullen Dunn discusses the reconstruction of lives after war in displacement camps, based on her fieldwork in Georgia post the 2008 Russo-Georgian War.

Anna Meyerrose, an Assistant Professor at ASU, researches democratic backsliding, international organizations, and their impact on domestic democratic institutions. Limited seating at her Works-in-Progress events requires preparation.

Experts from Central Asia convened to discuss significant regional issues, reflecting on socio-political and economic challenges.

Kazakhstan's decision to renounce possession of powerful nuclear weapons, highlights a significant stance on non-proliferation.

The ASU Melikian Center Undergraduate Research Fellows will present their spring projects on Russian espionage, literature, and Slavic dictionaries. The event includes meetings, Q&A, and lunch, with required RSVP for parking arrangements.

Ukrainian artists continue to engage in their artistic pursuits despite the perilous circumstances caused by the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Keith Brown, ASU professor, discusses the origins and impacts of conspiracy theories, especially during election periods, and the role of misinformation.