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.

Animator Ermina Takenova will discuss her work and her short film 'Mankurt,' based on a Turkic legend adapted by Kyrgyz writer Chingiz Aitmatov from his novel.

The documentary 'Our New President' (2018) by Maxim Pozdorovkin showcases Russian media's portrayal of Donald Trump's 2016 campaign and its reception in Russia.

Margaret Hanson, a professor at ASU, focuses on autocracies in her research, particularly those in the former Soviet Union. Her upcoming talk will cover Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, and Kazakhstan.

Russia and Turkey, despite diverse interests, have enhanced cooperation in energy, military, and trade, alongside aligning against the West for an imperial role in global politics, as analyzed by Dr. Görkem Atsungur.

Alexei Navalny, a prominent Russian activist, died in 2024 after being poisoned with Novichok in 2020. He exposed his assailants with journalists' help, was arrested upon returning to Russia in 2021, and featured in a documentary exploring his motives and the dangers he posed to Putin.

Benjamin Schmitt, with roles at CEPA and Harvard-Smithsonian, focused on enhancing NATO's Eastern Flank energy security against Russian threats from 2015-2019.

The photo captures Cynthia Lazaroff on Mt. Elbrus in 1986 with Soviet guide Slava Volkov, under the US-USSR Youth Exchange Program.

Undergraduate Research Fellows and faculty affiliates at the Center focused on Eastern Europe and Eurasia research during Spring 2024, covering various academic disciplines.

This event explores the evolving media landscapes of Russia and Eastern Europe, focusing on the challenges and opportunities presented by the digital era.

Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022 disrupts cooperation among Arctic states, affecting climate change, security, and Indigenous issues. Geographer Jessica Graybill discusses the geopolitical and socioeconomic impacts, emphasizing the need for interdisciplinary approaches in regional studies.

ASU Melikian Center and Hugh Downs School host a civil discussion on U.S. foreign policy and European security, focusing on Eastern Europe and Eurasia, moderated by Jennifer Linde and Clark Olson.