Sergei Loznitsa, Ukraine's eminent filmmaker, gains global recognition for his documentaries, which utilize archival footage and are celebrated at international festivals.

Yevgenia Belorusets, a Ukrainian photographer and author, highlights vulnerable Ukrainian groups through her visual art, literature, journalism, and activism. Her works include photographs of Donbas miners and a collection of stories titled 'Lucky Breaks', focusing on women affected by the Ukrainian war.

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

Kazakhstan's President Tokayev blames past leadership for corruption and lack of meritocracy, despite ongoing anti-corruption efforts. Public frustration grows as elite corruption persists, and new laws limit freedoms. The system's foundation on corruption challenges genuine reform.

President Biden emphasizes fighting transnational corruption as crucial for democracy at the Summit for Democracy. Despite tools like the Global Magnitsky Act, the U.S. hesitates to target corrupt allies, impacting stability and democratic integrity in countries like Iraq and Afghanistan.

Keith Brown discusses the critical thinking required in history and anthropology, emphasizing the need to challenge national narratives and explore diverse perspectives to understand nationalism's complexity and its role in societal development, particularly in the Balkans.

The article explores the impact of disinformation on Colombia's democracy, particularly during the 2016 peace agreement plebiscite and the 2018 presidential election. It highlights the use of social media and WhatsApp to spread false narratives, influencing public opinion and electoral outcomes. items.ssrc.org

The podcast 'Misinfo Weekly' discusses misinformation around the recent wildfires in California and Oregon, highlighting how rumors attribute these fires to both left and right-wing activists, influenced potentially by Russian disinformation tactics. ASU Library | Podcast

The article draws parallels between civil disobedience in Macedonia during the late Communist era and recent American protests. It highlights the nonviolent resistance in Vevcani against unfair governmental actions, reflecting on its lessons for contemporary movements in the U.S. advocating for police reform and accountability. Theconversation.com

Alexei Navalny, a prominent critic of Vladimir Putin, has inspired mass protests across Russia against government corruption and for civil liberties, despite facing arrests and an assassination attempt. His actions resonate with historical calls for a rule-of-law based, normal European country. Theconversation.com

The article discusses potential U.S. sanctions on Russia under the Magnitsky Act, amid tensions at the Ukraine border. It highlights the act's targeting of human rights abuses and suggests preemptive action against Putin's regime to deter further aggression and focus on human rights. Theconversation.com

Victor Peskin explores U.S. hesitancy to prosecute Putin for aggression, highlighting concerns about setting precedents affecting U.S. actions. Despite potential benefits of an indictment, complexities of international law and politics influence the decision. Academicminute.org