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!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Our goal this year is to raise $20,000. You can help us reach our goal at https:\/\/givebutter.com\/ARISC-20th<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Conference: Celebrating 20 Years of ARISC: Approaches and Directions in the Study of the South Caucasus<\/strong> Book Talk with Stephen Jones: “The First Social Democracy: The Democratic Republic of Georgia (1918-21)”<\/strong> A Seat at Our Table: A Culinary Journey through the South Caucasus in Three Parts<\/a><\/strong>
September 17-19, 2026
Call for papers<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 2:00pm EDT
Registration Required<\/a>. Register for each event separately. After registering, you will be sent a link to join the session.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/strong>
Tue, March 17 at 11am EDT; 7pm Yerevan
Hosts: Ani Apresyan and Lori Pirinjian
Cooking demonstration: Tanapour
Registration required<\/a>. Register for each event separately. After registering, you will be sent a link to join the session.
Part II: Georgia<\/strong>
Mon, March 23 at 11am EDT; 7pm Yerevan
Hosts: Kyle Estes and Rikki Brown
Cooking demonstration: Adjaruli khachapuri*
*Using recipe from SAVEUR Magazine<\/a>
Registration required<\/a>. Register for each event separately. After registering, you will be sent a link to join the session.
Part III: Azerbaijan<\/strong>
Thu, March 26 at 11am EDT; 7pm Yerevan
Hosts: Leyla Rustamli and Anna Oldfield
Cooking demonstration: Sabzi plov
Registration required<\/a>. Register for each event separately. After registering, you will be sent a link to join the session.<\/p>\n\n\n\n