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 reach our goal at https://givebutter.com/ARISC-20th
Conference: Celebrating 20 Years of ARISC: Approaches and Directions in the Study of the South Caucasus
September 17-19, 2026
Call for papers
Book Talk with Stephen Jones: “The First Social Democracy: The Democratic Republic of Georgia (1918-21)”
Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 2:00pm EDT
Registration Required. Register for each event separately. After registering, you will be sent a link to join the session.
A Seat at Our Table: A Culinary Journey through the South Caucasus in Three Parts
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!
Part I: Armenia
Tue, March 17 at 11am EDT; 7pm Yerevan
Hosts: Ani Apresyan and Lori Pirinjian
Cooking demonstration: Tanapour
Registration required. Register for each event separately. After registering, you will be sent a link to join the session.
Part II: Georgia
Thu, March 19 at 11am EDT; 7pm Yerevan
Host: Kyle Estes
Cooking demonstration: Adjaruli khachapuri
Registration required. Register for each event separately. After registering, you will be sent a link to join the session.
Part III: Azerbaijan
Thu, March 26 at 11am EDT; 7pm Yerevan
Hosts: Leyla Rustamli and Anna Oldfield
Cooking demonstration: Sabzi plov
Registration required. Register for each event separately. After registering, you will be sent a link to join the session.
ARISC Scavenger Hunt
ARISC invites you to participate in an online scavenger hunt! The scavenger hunt will lead you to a series of online research resources. Answer each of the 21 clues in the scavenger hunt at https://forms.gle/Tbpt87mdpaw2EdGt6. When you have all the answers, follow the directions to put together the final hidden words. Responses must be submitted no later than Friday, February 28, 2026. All full submissions will receive a small gift for participation. Each individual may only submit one set of responses. Five randomly selected submissions with fully correct responses will be sent ARISC-themed prizes.