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Politics, Law & Society

What one student learned from FIU’s Adam Smith Center: Public service is about people, not power
An undergraduate who has participated in small-group sessions with foreign leaders has furthered his understanding of effective governance.
June 5, 2025
Iran and Ethiopia have a security deal – here’s why they signed it
The two countries sign a memorandum of understanding to strengthen ties amid shifting alliances and shared regional interests.
May 13, 2025

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World in Focus: What's next for the U.S.-EU relationship?
European Union expert Markus Thiel addresses the shifting dynamics that are reshaping the global geopolitical order. He discusses Europe’s rearmament, the future of NATO and nuclear proliferation.
April 28, 2025
FIU conference takeaway: Challenges confront democracy worldwide, but hope and favorable developments persist
The Miami Conference on Global Democracy featured the participation of Venezuela’s opposition leader.
April 7, 2025
Five distinguished global leaders to mentor students at FIU's Adam Smith Center
They include Mexico’s rep to the World Bank and those who have served as U.S. Treasury Department assistant secretary, Costa Rica’s president, a White House director and speaker of the Florida House.
February 11, 2025
Genetic Engineering and the Endangered Species Act
Wildlife conservationist turned legal scholar Alex Erwin constructs the legal framework to begin to establish guidance around genetic engineering.
January 17, 2025
What to watch for as the polls close on election night - and beyond
It might not be over when it’s over, say a pair of political science professors. They share insights on the presidential race and congressional contests that have riveted the nation.
November 1, 2024
FIU Poll: More than 80 percent of Latinos say they are ‘very likely’ to vote, could tip the scales in Tuesday’s election
The voting bloc, which is growing nationally, will play a pivotal role in the 2024 U.S. presidential election.
November 1, 2024