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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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,…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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,…

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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…

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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…

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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,…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd Program for Strategic Research and Studies

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