Presentations by the MCC Fellows at the Melikian Center about the courses addressing issues of Eastern Europe and Eurasia that they have developed during their 2024-2025 fellowship at ASU.

Brian Goodman's book explores cultural exchanges between American writers like Ginsberg and Czech counterparts like Kundera during the Prague Spring. It highlights the impact of these interactions on Prague's literary and dissident status post-1968 Soviet invasion.

Martin Beck Matustik discovers he's a Holocaust survivor's child, leading him on a global journey to uncover his mother's hidden Jewish heritage and reconcile his identity. His narrative intertwines personal, historical, and philosophical elements, offering insight into complex familial and cultural legacies.

Brian K. Goodman explores the profound connections between American and Czech writers during the Cold War, influencing both art and politics. This cultural exchange shaped dissident movements and transformed Prague into a hub of global dissent.

Focusing on the rising support for the populist right in Eastern Europe, this book examines how anger and resentment towards minorities is being utilized in politics. Bustikova details the process by which the acquisition of political power and demand for rights by ascendant minority groups precipitates a backlash of mobilization from the radical right.