The Fog of Non-linear War: Russia’s Coercion in the Near Abroad
Dr. David Siroky, Arizona State University February 28, 2016 As Georgians – and now Ukrainians – are keenly aware, the real security risk to countries in Russia’s “near abroad” is not a direct armed conflict with the Russian armed forces, but the threat of...
Interesting Pages of Recent US-Russia History and the Current Status of Russia’s Nuclear Program
Dr. Siegfried Hecker, Stanford University February 19, 2016 U.S. Russian relations have moved from cooperation in the 1990’s to tension and adversity today. During the extremely difficult economic times following the collapse of the Soviet Union, Russia’s weapons...
The History of Chocolate: Food of Gods Transformed into Food of Lovers?
Nicolasa Chavez, Museum of International Folk Art February 14, 2016 In winter months, restaurants around the country serve traditional Mexican chocolate. Popularly known as a sweet, an antioxidant, or an aphrodisiac, chocolate holds sway as one of the most popular...
From Cold War to Hot Peace? Angela Merkel, Vladimir Putin and the ‘Triangulation’ of German Foreign Policy
Dr. Joyce Mushaben, University of Missouri – St. Louis January 24, 2016 As Germany’s first female, Eastern Chancellor, Angela Merkel took to the international stage like a moth to a flame. She quickly emerged as an effective mediator among three competing...Northern Italy & Switzerland: Myths & Mysteries, Art & Architecture
Garrett Smith, AIA, LEED AP January 10, 2016 (Sun) Torino! Milano! Verona! Vicenza! Belinzona! Bern! Basel! Vals! These are the cities in Italy and Switzerland you will visit when you attend Garrett Smith’s lecture. In his talk Garrett Smith will combine art,...
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