The Syria Conflict: Strategic, Legal and Moral Dimensions
June 30 – July 1, 2016
Hosted at King’s College London in collaboration with KCL’s War Studies Department and Yeoh Tiong Lay Centre for Politics, Philosophy and Law and Columbia Law School’s Hertog Program on law and National Security
Wednesday, June 29:
The Terrace, Amba Hotel Charing Cross, 1st Floor, The Strand, London
7:00 pm: Optional evening welcome reception/dinner for those who are in town.
Thursday, June 30:
The River Room, Strand Campus, King’s College London, Strand, London WC2R 2LS. The River Room is located on the second floor of the King’s Building
8:45-9:15: Coffee/Tea available (remains available afterwards, too)
9:15: Welcome and introductions
9:30-11:00: Introductory remarks about state of affairs in Syria, and Q&A, featuring Ambassador Itamar Rabinovich (President, Israel Institute; former chief Israeli negotiator with Syria)
11:15-12:15: First Discussion Session: Strategic Dimensions
12:30-2:00: Lunch, including lunchtime remarks and discussion with Sir Lawrence Freedman (Emeritus Professor of War Studies, KCL)
2:15-3:30: Second Discussion Session: Diplomacy and Conflict Resolution
3:45-5:00: Third Discussion Session: Moral Dimensions
7:30: DINNER
The Canterbury Suite, Amba Charing Cross Hotel, 1st Floor, The Strand, London
Friday, July 1
9:00-9:30: Coffee/Tea available
9:30-11:00: Fourth Session: Issues of Sovereignty, Intervention and Accountability
11:15-12:30: Conclusions and Closing Remarks
12:30-2:00: Lunch