{"id":5399,"date":"2026-10-02T10:04:56","date_gmt":"2026-10-02T14:04:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sta.uwi.edu\/fss\/?p=5399"},"modified":"2026-10-02T10:04:56","modified_gmt":"2026-10-02T14:04:56","slug":"caribbean-security-futures-symposium","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sta.uwi.edu\/fss\/blog\/caribbean-security-futures-symposium\/","title":{"rendered":"Caribbean Security Futures Symposium"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\">The countdown is on!<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>The Regional Security System (RSS), in collaboration with The University of the West Indies (The UWI), will convene the Caribbean Security Futures Symposium.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>Under the call to action \u201cEngage. Connect. Contribute\u201d, the Symposium will bring together regional and international experts, security practitioners, policymakers, academics and strategic partners for important conversations on the evolving security landscape and the future of security and resilience across the Caribbean.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>Can\u2019t be there in person? Join us virtually.<\/div>\n<div>\ud83d\udcc5 October 7\u20139, 2026<\/div>\n<div>\ud83d\udcf2 Scan the QR code on the flyer to access the live broadcast via UWI TV Global, Facebook and YouTube.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>Be part of the conversation as we exchange knowledge, strengthen partnerships and explore approaches to building a safer, smarter and more resilient Caribbean.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>Visit <a class=\"ms-outlook-linkify\" title=\"https:\/\/caribbean-security.academic.ws\/\" href=\"https:\/\/caribbean-security.academic.ws\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-linkindex=\"0\">https:\/\/caribbean-security.academic.ws\/<\/a> to learn more.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>Engage. Connect. 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