The Syrian Studies Centre at University of St. Andrews presents its third biennial conference:
Syria: Moving Beyond the Stalemate
1-3 July 2015
The international conference will bring together in one place the largest and most diverse concentration of scholars of Syria. It will feature papers by some 25 based on innovative and cutting edge research. The Roundtable discussions feature the biggest names in the field of Syrian studies, diplomacy and conflict resolution. Roundtable participants David Lesch, Steven Heydeman, Nir Rosen, Samir Aita, Michael Williams and Carsten Wieland have all been intimately involved in diplomacy, track II and conflict resolution projects regarding Syria. I William Zartman is the world’s most famous expert on conflict resolution in failed states. The workshops will give all conference attendees a chance to interact with these scholars and practitioners in debating the way forward in the Syrian crisis
Tentative Program
Wednesday, 1 July 2-15
Introduction and Welcome (8:30-9:30)
Panel 1 (9:30-11:15): The Syrian War: Actors, Identities and Interests
Coffee Break (11:15-11:30)
Panel 2 (11:30—1:15) The Syrian War: Regional and International Dimensions
Lunch (1:15-2:30)
Panel 3 (2:30—4:15): Silent and Marginalised Voices: Is There a Third Fdorce?
Coffee Break (4:15-4:30)
Roundtable Discussion (4:30-5:45): Approaches to Ending the Syrian Conflict
- Featuring: Steven Heydeman and David Lesch
- Commentators: Raymond Hinnebusch, Murhaf Joeujati, Thomas Pierret, Nir Rosen.
Thursday, 2 July 2015
Panel 1 (9:30-11:15): The Evolution of Syrian Islamism during the Conflict
Coffee Break (11:15-11:30)
Panel 2 (11:30—1:15): Outcomes of War (1): Class, Sect, and Transnational Movements
Lunch (1:15-2:30)
Panel 3 (2:30—4:15): Outcomes of War (2): State Collapse, Violence, and Refugees
Roundtable Discussion (4:30-5:45): The Failure of Political Solutions
- Featuring remarks on Diplomatic Obstacles: Carsten Wieland, Michael Williams and I William Zartman
- Commentators: Dawn Chatty, Salwa Ismail, Eberhard Kienle, Adham Saouli, Omar Imady
Friday 3, July
Panel 1 (9:30-11:15): Reconstructing Syria
Coffee Break—11:15-11:30
Workshops (11:30- 12:45): Moving Beyond the Stalemate
- Workshop 1: The Future of Syria’s Political System
- Workshop 2: Diplomatic Solutions to the Syrian Crisis
- Workshop 3: Social reconciliation and Syrian Refugees
Buffet Lunch (12:45-2:00)
Plenary and Closing (2:00-3:00)
The registration fee includes three nights accommodation, plus many meals, teas and coffee, etc. For details and registration please see the following link. http://syriaconfstandrews2015.co.uk
For more information, please visit: www.syriaconfstandrews2015.co.uk
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