Hosted Events

The Puerto Rico Research Hub presents a moderated dialogue on Puerto Rican political status featuring Martin E. Rivera, Director of Advocacy for the Puerto Rico Statehood Council, and Alberto C. Medina, President of Boricuas Unidos en la Diáspora (BUDPR). Drawing on backgrounds in public policy, advocacy, journalism, and authorship, both speakers will examine the historical […]

Cyprus is an island shaped by crossroads. Situated between Europe and the Middle East, its location has long made it a natural harbor, lookout, and relay point for sailors, merchants, armies, and empires moving between regions. Politically, Cyprus embodies the tensions of a borderland. It is European in its institutions, Middle Eastern in its proximity, […]

GPII invites you to an engaging presentation by Dr. José Lee-Borges exploring the history and cultural presence of the Chinese community in Puerto Rico since the nineteeth century. The talk will examine the origins, settlement patterns, and social, economic, and cultural contributions of the Chinese communities on the island, highlighting their lasting impact on Puerto […]

The UCF Office of Global Perspectives & International Initiatives (GPII) in partnership with Global Peace 360 invite you to a screening of the award-winning documentary A Fragile Peace: Brexit and Northern Ireland, which examines the legacy of the Good Friday Agreement and the ongoing challenges of peace and reconciliation in Northern Ireland in the context […]

The UCF Office of Global Perspectives & International Initiatives (GPII) is honored to host former Irish Taoiseach (Prime Minister) Bertie Ahern, a key architect of the Good Friday Agreement, the historic accord that brought an end to decades of conflict in Northern Ireland. The successful approach to resolving this longstanding conflict is a living breathing […]

UCF Global Perspectives and International Initiatives (GPII) is pleased to host Dr. Lawrence Rubin for an engaging and timely discussion on the rapidly evolving dynamics of the Middle East. How are the trends in the Middle East, from shifting alliances to ideological currents, redefining regional order? As countries across the region invest heavily in emerging […]

In a world marked by conflict, division, and displacement, peacebuilding begins with meaningful dialogue and the courage of individuals dedicated to shaping a peaceful future. The Carter Center, a leader in conflict transformation, works to address the root causes of conflict and foster peaceful solutions by transforming the relationships, structures, and attitudes that fuel discord. […]

UCF Office of Global Perspectives and International Initiatives (GPII) is pleased to invite you for a fascinating conversation with Dr. Kirk Johnson, renowned paleobotanist and the Sant Director of the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History, home to the largest natural history collection in the world. In this captivating talk, Museums, Science, Nature, and the […]

Join us as we discuss the evolving role of foreign aid – specifically its use as a tool in conflict and crisis management. What is the role of U.S. soft power on conflict resolution and regional stability and development? What are the successes and failures of post-aid intervention strategies and the role of local actors […]

GPII is excited to host Dr. Zeynep Arda for an in-person workshop titled “The Power of AI Visuals: Reimagining Peace and Human Connection.” In an era marked by deepening global divisions and escalating conflicts, creativity and understanding can bring people together. How can we use creativity to foster connection and peace? This workshop invites you […]