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Feb. 17-18, 2020
Two-day EU Conference: 'European Union-Caribbean relations revisited'

This conference will bring together European, Caribbean and US experts to discuss the relations between the EU and the Afro-Caribbean. Panels explore contemporary issues in bilateral relations, such as the impact of Brexit, climate change and the post-Cotonou development partnership. Moreover, the politics between both regions, mediated by forums such as the Caribbean Community of the Community of Latin American & Caribbean States will be analyzed. Lastly, covering the past, present and future of these relations, discussions highlight the post-colonial and critical perspectives needed to understand this complex relationship. This conference is open to the public.

Monday, Feb 17

• 5-6.30 pm Consular Roundtable
• 6.30-8pm: reception (by invitation only)
  

Tuesday, Feb 18

• 9-10.30am: Contemporary Issues in EU-Caribbean
• 10.45am-12.15pm: The politics of EU-Caribbean relations
• 12:15 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.: Lunch (by invitation only)
  
• 2:00 p.m.-4:00pm: Looking to the future of EU-Caribbean relations
  

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► Detailed program

► Bios Panelists

► To view flyer, click here

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► To view PPT, click on the following links:

• Panel I: Alexandre Bruno
• Panel II: Eric Dubesset
• Panel II: Carlos Quenan
• Panel III: Desmond Thomas
• Panel III: Anthony Maingot
• Panel III: Her Excellency Dr. June Sommer
  

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► This event is free and open to the public and all FIU Students.

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► To register and have more information, click here

► To register to the conference and to the panel(s) you would like to attend on Feb.17 and 18, click here

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► For Driving Directions, Map and Parking Information,click here

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Sponsored by the Miami-Florida Jean Monnet Center of Excellence, the Kimberly Green Latin American and Caribbean Center, and the African and African Diaspora Studies

Co-Sponsored by: Steven J. Green School of International and Public Affairs ● Ruth K. & Shepard Broad Distinguished Lecture Series ● European & Eurasian Studies Program ● Department of Politics & International Relations ● European Student Association