Global Perspectives GPII, Al-Bilad Kick Off “Sustainable World, Sustainable Kingdom” Distinguished Lecture Series The UCF Office of Global Perspectives & International Initiatives (GPII) and Al-Bilad will kick off the six-part “Sustainable World, Sustainable Kingdom” Distinguished Lecture Series on… COS News Growing International Impact Focus Of New Global Perspectives Chief Developing UCF’s place in the world is David Dumke’s mission. And Dumke is well-suited to the task. Since 2012, Dumke has led the Prince Mohammad… PMBF Program “Sustainable World, Sustainable Kingdom” Discussion Series UCF and Al-Bilad are pleased to announce the sponsorship of a 6-part “Sustainable World, Sustainable Kingdom” round-table discussion series which will run throughout 2019-2020. Al… PMBF Program UCF, PMU, Federation of GCC Chambers to Sponsor Conference on Gulf Cooperation Council Region The University of Central Florida’s Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd Program for Strategic Research and Studies, Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd University (PMU), and the Federation… COS News New UCF, Moroccan University Partnership to Develop Exchange Programs The international partnership will promote faculty exchanges, joint classes, research and other activities. By Gene Kruckemyer UCF and Al Akhawayn University in Morocco signed… PMBF Program UCF Experts Speak in Cairo, Launch Faculty-Expert Exchange The American University in Cairo recently hosted events at their New Cairo campus featuring UCF’s Hakan Ozoglu, Ph.D. and David Dumke. Dr. Ozoglu, a professor in… PMBF Program Update from Turkey: Political Landscape and the US-Turkish Relationship Summary: The relationship between Turkey and US has become increasingly tense, particularly as Turkey has become more politically volatile. Although Turkey has resources and industry,… PMBF Program Middle East Institute Hosts PMBF’s Al Maeena Veteran Saudi journalist and foreign policy analyst Khaled Al Maeena, Senior Nonresident Fellow for Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd Program for Strategic Research & Studies, was… PMBF Program PMBF Funds Sustainable Development Research Project in Morocco The Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd Program for Strategic Research & Studies (PMBF) has matched funds awarded to UCF Political Science Professor Peter Jacques to conduct… News UCF & PMU to Sponsor Conference on Saudi Arabia “The Impact of Social and Economic Reforms on Saudi Youth” Conference will focus on younger Saudis, recent reforms, and opportunities for American collaboration The… PMBF Program PMBF Director Speaks at House of Lords The Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd Program for Strategic Research & Studies continues to work through a busy summer schedule, highlighted by a presentation to the… COS News In Search of a Lost Song: From New York to Dersim On April 23, 2018, The Kurdish Political Studies Program (KPSP) hosted the screening of the movie ‘Zer’ and a conversation with the director, Kazım Öz,… COS News 50 Students Attend Panel on Chemical Attacks Thirty years after the attacks in Halabja in Iraqi Kurdistan, chemical weapons continue to be used against civilian populations in the Middle East. On April… Awards Kurdish Aspirations, Geopolitical Realities On November 16, the Kurdish Political Studies Program (KPSP) sponsored an event about contemporary Kurdish politics in the Middle East with an audience of more… COS News Saudi Crown Prince Bets on Economy by David Dumke, director of Prince Mohammed Bin Fahd Program This week marks the twenty-fifth anniversary of Bill Clinton’s victory over George H. W. Bush,… PMBF Program Understanding Food Security & Scarcity The Global Perspectives Office and the Department of Political Science at the University of Central Florida have partnered with the Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd… Alumni - School of Politics, Security, and International Affairs A Man Named Qusai UCF graduate turned international hip-hop star pays a visit to his alma mater before House of Blues concert. By Sam Schiffer I walked into the… COS News COSmic Knight Exposes Injustice This week’s COSmic Knight aspires to do work that really matters to people. With a double major in political science and journalism, Sam Schiffer is a force to… PMBF Program The Future of the U.S.-Saudi Relationship Part of the University of Central Florida’s Middle East Initiatives, the Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd Program for Strategic Research and Studies (PMBF Program) was established… PMBF Program Undergrad Published in Prominent Political Violence Blog Sam Schiffer, an undergraduate student pursuing a dual-degree in Political Science and Journalism, has had his piece “The Political Motives Behind Bangladesh’s Abuse of Rohingya…
