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In this episode, we discuss the history and impact of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict. Placed under Azerbaijani authority since the dissolution of the USSR, the Nagorno-Karabakh region and its historically Armenian-majority population have long been in limbo. In September 2023, the vast majority of these ethnic Armenians were forced out of the region. How did this happen? Was this a sudden ethnic conflict or a longstanding nation-building effort? Join the Global Inquirer in looking through the lens of student research, the Armenian diaspora, and a scholar of Soviet history to uncover this often-overlooked tragedy.

Host: AJ Laurienti
Researchers: Danial Butt, Raffi Kanayan, Cristina Racanelli
Consulted Experts: Armik Mirzayan (UVA Anthropology); Jeffrey Rossman (UVA History)
Executive Producer: Reece Kaplan

In this episode, we provide an introduction into the world of international cybercrime. Discover how it works, who's involved, and why it matters.
Host: AJ Laurienti
Researchers: Jack Cooper, Barbara Uzun
Executive Producer: Reece Kaplan

In this episode, we provide an overview of what ranked choice voting is and why it is being advocated for in American politics. Who does this system stand to benefit? Will it be implemented further? Find out in our Season 12 opener!

Host: AJ Laurienti
Researchers: Andrew Chand, Reece Kaplan, Leslie Lan
Consulted Experts: J. Miles Coleman, Nick Co

In this episode, we discuss the arguments for and against one of the most intriguing rules in American government: the filibuster. Does it protect minority opinion, or does it result in the rule of the minority? Is the filibuster going anywhere? Find out in this episode, our season finale!
Host: AJ Laurienti
Researcher: Andrew Chand
Consulted Expert: Craig Volden

In this episode, we pick up our discussion on the War in Ukraine. We focus on the impact of Finland's ascension to NATO along with the importance--and possible future impacts--of the war.
Host: AJ Laurienti
Researcher: Reece Kaplan
Consulted Expert: Kyrill Kunakhovich (UVA history professor)

In this episode, we look more closely at the War in Ukraine, focusing on the Russian public's perspective, historical factors driving the war, and the role of territory.
Host: AJ Laurienti
Researcher: Reece Kaplan
Consulted Expert: Kyrill Kunakhovich (UVA history professor)