Discusses the features and origins of nationalism in Lithuania.

Considers cultural motivatiors in Poland's transition from communism to democracy after the fall of the Soviet Union.

Discusses the biggest challenge to democratic consolidation in the Democratic Republic of Congo (Spring 2003).

Briefly discusses the history of doping and its existence in Russian sports.

I wrote this essay for Ieva magazine based on a trip I took with my friend Aurelie in 1998. It has not yet been published.

Brad Pitt as an ancient Greek hero? Why not!