On July 10, 2023, the Institute of Asia-Pacific and African Studies (IAPAS) of Khazar University arranged an open lecture by Assoc.Prof. Shefik Osman, researcher of Florida International University (USA) on "Geopolitics of the Indian Ocean". The administration and employees of the university, students participated in the event.
Vlad Vernygora, vice-rector for International Relations of the University, introduced the lecturer to the participants. After the lecture, discussions were held and questions were answered.