The identity of modern Macedonia has been shaped by many forces over the centuries, including over the dynamic past 125 years. The hundreds of postcards featuring Skopje, produced locally and abroad, provide a diachronic, image-to-image telling of the city’s history by insiders and outsiders. 

AMB Ivanovski will discuss North Macedonia's political challenges, EU accession, and energy dependence amid Russia's Ukraine invasion in the 2024 Choncoff Lecture at the ASU Melikian Center.

Ina Merdjanova will speak on 'Muslims in the Balkans between Nationalism and Transnationalism' at Arizona State University on March 30.

Come celebrate cultural diversity with CLI students learning Macedonian and Polish.

Bikini Moon, directed by Milcho Manchevski, portrays a homeless woman's story exploited by a film crew. The film is part of a discussion event featuring Manchevski, highlighting his unique cinematic style.

CLI students are hosting an event celebrating Macedonian and Bosnian/Croatian/Serbian cultures to promote language and cultural exchange.

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 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

North Macedonia's elections are pivotal for EU accession and reflect great power dynamics in the Western Balkans amid COVID-19. Political divisions and online disinformation campaigns heighten the stakes, with potential shifts in governance and regional influence. Canadian Macedonian Historical Society

Rumena Bu arovska, a Macedonian author, presents a collection of short stories titled 'My Husband'. The stories explore themes of identity, choice, and deceit in Macedonia, featuring brutally realistic narratives and complex character relations.

'I'm Not Going Anywhere' reflects on the bleak realities Macedonians face at home and abroad through dark, hyperrealist short stories. This collection has solidified her reputation in Europe and continues her incisive social commentary.