FIU Steven J. Green School of International and Public Affairs

09/17/2026

Join us for a special presentation of The Girl Who Watched the Trains Depart, Ruperto Long’s moving account of Charlotte de Grünberg, who fled Nazi-occupied Belgium as a child and survived the Holocaust in hiding in France before rebuilding her life in Uruguay. Long and Dr. Jorge Grünberg, Rector of Universidad ORT Uruguay, will explore the history behind the book and its enduring themes of resilience, solidarity, memory and hope in a conversation moderated by Dr. Gabriela Hoberman. Register today here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-girl-who-watched-the-trains-depart-tickets-2000205367097?aff=oddtdtcreator

09/14/2026

Mohamed Ghumrawi, assistant director of the FIU Mohsin and Fauzia Jaffer Center for Muslim World Studies and professor in the Department of Politics & International Relations, was 11 years old in Boynton Beach when the horrific events of 9/11 happened. He remembers being called a terrorist at school the next day, and watching Muslims across South Florida shorten their names to avoid suspicion.

In an interview with WLRN Public Radio and Television, Ghumrawi reflects on how that same us-versus-them framing is resurfacing today, driven by rhetoric around Sharia law, the war in the Middle East and a political climate he says has abandoned the inclusivity efforts of the post-9/11 era. He also pushes back on the false idea that Islam is at odds with American life, pointing to the shared roots Islam has with Christianity and Judaism.

Listen to and read the full interview here:

Muslims in America faced a convulsion of Islamophobia after the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks by Islamist terrorists — and young Muslims who watched their community's fear then are seeing the same 'clash of civilizations' bigotry today.

09/11/2026

Twenty-five years ago today, the world changed. On this anniversary of September 11, 2001, the Green School joins the FIU community in remembering the nearly 3,000 lives lost and honoring the first responders, service members and families who have carried the weight of that day ever since.

As a school dedicated to understanding global affairs, we recognize that September 11 transformed not only American foreign policy but also the study and practice of international relations, security and diplomacy for a generation. The lessons of that day continue to inform our teaching, research, and commitment to public service.

We remember, we reflect and we carry this history forward.

09/10/2026

Join us for the opening reception of the exhibition Project Dastaan, an award-winning peacebuilding initiative that preserves and shares the personal stories of those who experienced the 1947 Partition of British India. Through historical narratives, oral histories, animation, virtual reality and symbolic objects, the exhibition explores the forces that shaped Partition and its enduring legacies through stories of loss and resilience, displacement and belonging. These stories speak to a shared human history shaped by conflict, separation, grief and hope.

Enjoy food from across the Indian subcontinent while we explore how remembrance and empathy can build bridges toward reconciliation, mutual understanding and peace. RSVP here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/project-dastaan-tickets-2000314019078?aff=oddtdtcreator

09/09/2026

Since June 2026, China began deploying their Coast Guard ships to the east of Taiwan, not just in the Taiwan Strait. China’s move to militarily pressure Taiwan on the Pacific or eastern flank, would be key to an effective blockade of a vital lifeline with US allies. Jing Ge, PhD candidate in the Department of Politics & International Relations, shared the relevance of this geographic strategy. She suggests if the Taiwan Strait is China’s front door, the Pacific is the back door to Taiwan. Ge surmises Beijing is demonstrating this back door is no longer uncontested.

Read the full story here:

For decades, China’s maritime pressure on Taiwan centered on the major shipping strait separating the two neighbors. Now, Beijing is piling unprecedented pressure on its Pacific coast — a vital lifeline with US allies.

08/27/2026

Join us for a timely conversation examining Poland 37 years after its historic democratic transition. Has the country fulfilled the promise of 1989, or do recent developments point to democratic backsliding? Explore Poland’s remarkable political and economic transformation, its integration into NATO and the European Union and ongoing debates over judicial independence, media freedom and the rule of law. The discussion will also consider how the war in Ukraine has reshaped Poland’s security priorities, regional influence and role in Europe today.

RSVP here:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/poland-37-years-after-democratic-transition-tickets-1999045225081?aff=oddtdtcreator

08/26/2026

08/26/2026

Join us for a screening of the film Mountains. Filmed in Miami’s Little Haiti neighborhood, the film explores Haitian cultural heritage and the intergenerational tensions within an immigrant household, set against the backdrop of a community being rapidly transformed by gentrification.

Following the screening, join us for a Q&A with filmmakers Monica Sorelle and Robert Colom-Vargas (FIU Class of ’13). Light dinner will be served.

RSVP Here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/film-screening-mountains-tickets-1993687428768?aff=oddtdtcreator

08/25/2026

Welcome back, Panthers! As the 2026-2027 academic year kicks off, we're excited to see familiar faces and new ones alike. Whether this is your first semester at FIU or you're continuing your journey with us, here's to a semester full of success!

08/20/2026

The Public Humanities Lab has partnered with The Betsy Writer's Room, with support from Jorge M. Pérez Family Foundation’s CreARTE program and the Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau, on "From Venice With Love," a property-wide exhibition at The Betsy Hotel South Beach featuring acclaimed Haitian artist Edouard Duval-Carrié. Curated by Pulitzer Prize-winning visual historian Carl-Philippe Juste, the exhibition explores memory, spirituality and Caribbean diaspora identity, coinciding with Duval-Carrié's presentation at the 61st International Art Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia.

"From Venice With Love" is on view through November 15, 2026 and is free and open to the public. Check out some of the free events and programing for the exhibition here:

The Betsy, the Michelin Key boutique hotel located in Miami Beach’s Art Deco District, is presenting “From Venice With Love,” a property-wide exhibition featuring the work of internationally acclaimed Miami-based Haitian artist Edouard Duval-Carrié. On display through November 15, 2026, the e...