Scowcroft Institute to host “Syria at a Crossroads” conference

A promotional poster whose bottom half says, in black letters against an empty white background, "Syria at a Crossroads." Above that are three images side by side: on the left, a city smoldering, its buildings mere hulks, as if just bombed; in the center, a closeup of a map showing Syria's place in the Middle East; on the right, a boy and a girl in a sunlit place laughing.

The conference, presented by The Bush School of Government and Public Service at Texas A&M University, will promote civil discourse on global challenges

COLLEGE STATION, Texas – Join scholars, students, policymakers, faith leaders and global affairs experts on Sept. 16 for “Syria at a Crossroads,” a landmark conference dedicated to exploring the complex realities shaping the region’s present and future.

This one-day event is open to the public and will take place on the Texas A&M University campus at the Annenberg Presidential Conference Center. Experts will create a positive exchange of ideas on one of the most pressing humanitarian and geopolitical challenges of our time, with the goal of fostering interfaith and international dialogue, deepening understanding, and encouraging collaborative approaches to peacebuilding and policy solutions.

“Syria has always been an important crossroads, particularly for religious communities, in one of the most complex and challenging regions in the world,” said Ambassador (ret.) John Hennessey-Niland, the incoming director of the Scowcroft Institute of International Affairs, which is cohosting the event. Hennessey-Niland expects the Syria conference to be the first in a series of such dialogues.

“Syria at a Crossroads” Conference Schedule*:

Breakout Sessions: 12:45 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. CT

Keynote Evening Session: 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. CT

Reception: 7:15 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. CT

*Subject to change

The breakout sessions will provide a platform for in-depth discussion on various topics related to Syria’s ongoing conflict, refugee crisis, regional dynamics and the role of international actors. The day will culminate with a keynote session and reception highlighting Texas A&M’s commitment to civil discourse and global engagement.

All are welcome to join this vital conversation and contribute to building a more informed and compassionate global community.

The event will be hosted by the Scowcroft Institute of International Affairs, a part of The Bush School of Government & Public Service, in partnership with the Texas A&M University College of Arts and Sciences.

Please register at https://syriaatacrossroads.planningpod.com