University of Miami establishes Eurasian Studies & Policy Initiative

The University of Miami announced the establishment of the Eurasian Studies and Policy (ESP) Initiative, an emerging interdisciplinary platform dedicated to research, policy engagement, and dialogue on the shifting political, economic, and security landscape of Eurasia, with a particular focus on Russia, Eastern Europe, and the South Caucasus.
The inaugural virtual event will be held on October 24, at 2 pm (Eastern Time). Join via Zoom: https://bit.ly/48XcpPf; Passco
The program will feature:
• An overview of ESP’s mission and strategic goals
• Keynote remarks from leading experts in political science and international affairs, including Costantino Pischedda, Hanna Samir Kassab, Harut Sassounian, Sumit Ganguly, Rajan Menon, and Lilia Arakelyan
• Discussion of future opportunities for collaboration, research, and support
With this initiative, scholars, policymakers, and institutional partners will help shape its direction and long-term impact.