The Master of Arts in Regional Studies—Russia, Eastern Europe, and Central Asia (REECA) is a two-year program that offers advanced training in the history, politics, culture, society, and languages of this region.
We are the only dedicated Georgia program at a U.S. university, advancing the study of Georgia, the South Caucasus, and the Black Sea region through research, teaching, scholarly and cultural exchanges, and outreach.
Declassified archival materials from the United States and the former Soviet Union confirm memoir accounts of U.S. covert operations in Soviet Ukraine in the first several years after World War II. The seminar will explore what is now known about these operations, which proved unsuccessful.
In their new book Indulging Kleptocracy, John Heathershaw, Tena Prelec, and Tom Mayne offer an engaging inside account of the fight against kleptocracy in the UK.
This expert panel will explore the multifaceted dimensions of Black Sea security, focusing on its pivotal role in global stability. Discussions will address defense and military challenges, Russia’s aggression and its impact on regional stability, and the implications of the militarization of the Black Sea. Panelists will also examine the strategic importance of regional partnerships, NATO’s eastern flank, and countering hybrid threats such as cyberattacks, disinformation, and economic coercion.