Course schedule: Wednesdays, September 23–October 21, 2026, 5–7pm Central/6–8pm Eastern (5 weeks). Classes meet online via Zoom with recordings available. What does archaeology in the South Caucasus look like? Join experts in the archaeology of Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Georgia and…
September 17-19, This conference is an opportunity to reflect on the scholarship produced by ARISC members and friends of ARISC over the past two decades, and to provide a platform to showcase new research by senior researchers, early career…
The American Research Institute of the South Caucasus (ARISC) invites you to participate in a workshop series: Research Resources Workshops for the South Caucasus With cuts to once-reliable funding opportunities and changes in regional geopolitics, many scholars are looking for…
Stephen F. JonesAssociate Member at Harvard UniversityProfessor of Georgian Modern History at Ilia State University (Georgia)Emeritus at Mount Holyoke College Wednesday, May 13, 20262:00pm US EDT / 10:00pm TbilisiZoom Webinar Georgia was the first social democratic state in Europe (in…
Planning a trip to the South Caucasus or want to visit virtually? ARISC is offering a series of sessions on food in the region. Join us! Travelers to the South Caucasus return with wonderful tales of amazing foods, from simple…
We are celebrating our 20th anniversary in 2026! We will be updating this page through the year with various events and programs. Be sure to check back regularly! Our goal this year is to raise $20,000. You can help us…
Thursday, October 16, 202512:00-1:30pm EDTOnline. Registration required: Panelists: This forum will be a 75-minute discussion and Q&A session on different pathways in academic placement for graduate students specializing in the South Caucasus, Russian and Eurasian Studies, and adjacent fields. This…
Talin Lindsay American Research Institute of the South Caucasus Thursday, September 18, 2025 10:00am EDT; 6:00pm South Caucasus time Registration required: (you will be sent a link after registering) This lecture is developed for people interested in completing a…
This is a 75-minute discussion and Q&A session on different pathways in academic placement for graduate students specializing in the South Caucasus, Russian and Eurasian Studies, and adjacent fields. This forum will broadly address the academic job search process, from…
Tuesday, May 3, 2022 12:30–2:30 pm EDT Zoom Registration required: After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Panelists: Fiala Abdullayeva (Azerbaijan University of Languages, Azerbaijani) Lisa Gulesserian (Harvard University, Western Armenian) Tereza…