Throughout history, dictators have constructed secret police agencies to neutralize rivals and enforce social order. But the same agencies can become disloyal and threatening. This book explores how eight communist regimes in Cold War Europe confronted this dilemma. 

In both Germany and Poland—primary locations of the Holocaust—the legacy of antisemitism remains a major obstacle to reconciliation with the past. How does antisemitism typically manifest in these countries? 

Anika Binnendijk, a professor at ASU, focuses on national security decision making, European defense, gray zone challenges, national resilience, and emerging defense technologies such as cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and human-machine teaming.

The Cambridge Handbook of Slavic Linguistics, edited by Danko Sipka and Wayles Browne, compiles pioneering research in Slavic linguistics, offering both historical insights and contemporary theoretical perspectives for future scholarly directions.

The film series titled 'Perspectives on WWII: The Eastern Front' explores various viewpoints of World War II focused on the Eastern European front.

The Open World program supports Polish leaders in understanding refugee service provision, enhancing intercultural communication and best practice exchange with U.S. peers, funded by COIL and coordinated by American Councils and the Council of International Programs.

Katarzyna Winiarska, a Polish historian and PhD student, works to preserve Jewish history in the Polish-Belarusian borderlands. She curates a virtual museum and received a distinction in the 2019 POLIN Award.

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

ASU Melikian Center and Hugh Downs School host a civil discussion on U.S. foreign policy and European security, focusing on Eastern Europe and Eurasia, moderated by Jennifer Linde and Clark Olson.

Professor Danko Sipka at ASU unveils a book exploring the cultural and linguistic history of Slavic languages, detailing their origins, evolution, and cultural significance across various regions and historical periods.

Kruszewski has been eyewitness to war and its aftermath, advocate for cultural understanding as president of the Polish American Congress, and innovator in the interdisciplinary and international field of Borderland Studies.

The Tempe Public Library and The Melikian Center host the Beyond Borders Book Club featuring 'Flights' by Olga Tokarczuk on April 10, 2023. The book explores themes of travel, life, and identity through various narratives and meditative reflections.