The Melikian Center's Spring 2021 Ukrainian Film Series was curated by Jacob Lassin, a postdoctoral fellow at the center.

Ermina Takenova, originally from Almaty, Kazakhstan, received her MA in Animation from the Royal College of Art, London in 2016. She works as a motion designer at Miri Growth, a marketing firm in London.

Vladimir Tsesler, a Belarusian designer and artist, graduated from the Belarusian State Academy of Arts, majoring in Design.

The event featured Ilya Kaminsky and Katie Farris in a reading session followed by a Q&A, highlighting their literary works and insights.

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.

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.

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

In Serbia, the Open World program collaborates with journalists and traffic safety leaders to enhance road safety through professional exchanges in the U.S., funded by COIL and coordinated by American Councils for International Education.

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.

Rumena Buzarovska's book 'I'm Not Going Anywhere' features stories of Macedonians facing desolation both at home and abroad. It reflects themes of mobility and identity, exploring the psychological impacts of migration and cultural encounters in East Europe.

The Critical Languages Institute invites attendees to celebrate Indonesian and Persian culture, showcasing the linguistic and cultural skills of its students.