The Phoenix Committee on Foreign Relations collaborates with McCain Institute at ASU and ASU Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law to host a speaker series on Great Power Competition.

Yasin Basaran, a Fulbright FLTA from Turkey at ASU, led a discussion on the Turkish TV drama 'Ethos' during 2020-21.

Attend the screening of 'My Happy Family' (2017), directed by Nana Ekvtimishvili and Simon Gross. Explore familial themes.

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.

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

The book discusses the resettlement of one million North Caucasian Muslims in the Ottoman Empire from the 1850s to WWI, examining its impact on regional economies and international relations.

This event discusses the impact of the Netflix drama TV series 'Ethos' in Turkey, highlighting its critical acclaim and popularity.

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.

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.

A graphic artist and writer who has lectured and written widely on graphic reportage, Victoria Lomasko is author of the book, "Other Russias", winner of the Pushkin House Prize for the Best Book in Translation 2018 (Thomas Campbell, translator) and co-author of the book, "Forbidden Art"

This event explores how ancient Silk Road sites and contemporary urban Mongolia reflect tensions between cultural heritage, development, and spiritual meaning. The talks examine contested landscapes shaped by environmental, political, and religious forces across Central and East Asia.