Inaugural Past Presidents’ Forum – Caribbean Zones of Peace and U.S. Global Ownership Desires

The Caribbean Studies Association proudly presents the Inaugural Past Presidents’ Forum, a timely and thought-provoking virtual conversation on “Caribbean Zones of Peace and U.S. Global Ownership Desires.”

This special forum brings together distinguished scholars and leaders, including past presidents of the CSA and invited experts, to reflect on the evolving geopolitical landscape of the Caribbean, questions of sovereignty, peace, power, and global influence, and what these dynamics mean for the region today and into the future.

The session will be moderated by Professor Carole Boyce Davies (Past President, CSA; Chair and Professor, African Diaspora Literatures, Howard University; Professor Emerita, Cornell University), with a special guest appearance by Fravia Marquez Silva, 2nd Advisor to Venezuela’s National Assembly and Spokeswoman for Cumbe International (Afrodescendants of Venezuela).

Date: January 30, 2026
Time: 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. EST
Format: Virtual Event

Register in advance for this meeting: CLICK HERE

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

We invite scholars, students, practitioners, and members of the wider Caribbean and diaspora communities to join us for this important dialogue.