Events & Seminars
CIS produces a variety of educational experiences and events, many of which are open to the MIT community and the general public.
Events calendar
Take a look at a full listing of the latest events hosted by the Center and members of our community.
Starr Forum
The Starr Forum series, which is open to the MIT community and the public, brings leading academics, policymakers, and journalists to MIT to discuss critical issues in international relations and U.S. foreign policy.
Security Studies Program Wednesday Seminar
Offered during the acaedemic year at noon on Wednesdays, this seminar series provides a forum for members of the MIT community to engage with academic, think-tank, and policy experts addressing real-world security challenges.
Global Research & Policy Seminar
This seminar series addresses current challenges in global development and governance, explores innovative policy approaches, and provides expert insights on emerging international trends. It promotes interdisciplinary dialogue and critical analysis, bridging theoretical knowledge with practical solutions.
Emile Bustani Middle East Seminar
Distinguished speakers visit campus to discuss the history, political science, economics, anthropology, architecture, and urban studies of the Middle East and North Africa. The Seminar is open to both the MIT community and the general public.
Focus on Eurasia
Each semester, the Focus on Eurasia speaker series invites the MIT community and the general public to investigate ongoing issues in Eurasian domestic and foreign policy.
Global Diversity Lab Speaker Series
This series brings academics and researchers to MIT to discuss challenges and complexities sometimes found at the intersection of human diversity, development, and dignity — both in the U.S. and worldwide.
