Conference

Inaugural Event: Eurasian Studies and Policy Initiative

University of Miami

Online event

24 oct. 2025 2:00 PM

Online (Zoom)

Florida - United States

Join us for the inaugural event of the Eurasian Studies and Policy (ESP) Initiative, a new and ambitious program at the University of Miami, advancing research, dialogue, and policy on Eurasia.

ESP brings together scholars, diplomats, and civil society leaders to explore the complex dynamics of Russia, Eastern Europe, and the South Caucasus.

This event is your opportunity to hear from leading experts, learn about ESP's mission, and explore ways to partner with us in supporting global dialogue, student scholarships, and faculty research.

Event Details:

Date: October 24, 2025

Time: 2:00 PM (ET)

Location: Online (Zoom)

Meeting ID: 9792772 2543

Passcode: 408406

Featured Speakers:

- Dr. Lilia Arakelyan, Co-Founder, ESP Initiative; University of Miami

- Dr. Costantino Pischedda, Co-Founder, ESP Initiative; Associate Professor of Political Science, University of Miami

- Dr. Hanna Kassab, Associate Professor of Political Science, East Carolina University

- Mr. Harut Sassounian, Publisher, The California Courier

- Dr. Rajan Menon, Anne and Bernard Spitzer Professor Emeritus, City College of New York; Senior Research Scholar, Columbia University

- Dr. Sumit Ganguly, Senior Fellow & Director, Huntington Program on US-India Relations, Hoover Institution, Stanford University

For further information or to discuss support, please contact:

Diaset Cabrera | Development Officer, Arts & Sciences | dcabrera@umiami.edu | 3052849986

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