G12. Syrian Civil War (2017) – Why We Should be Concerned - Likely Outcomes
February 3, 2017 - 9:00-11:00 am
Description: Now entering the fifth year of this tragic conflict, over 200,000 Syrians have been killed, and a large segment of the Syrian population has migrated to Europe, Jordan, and Turkey. This is a proxy war with at least nine warring factions – we are one of them. What is the genesis of this conflict? What is its importance to us? Why is Russia involved? What are the possible outcomes? What mistakes have we made thus far? What should be our course of action? Can a positive outcome evolve without deployment of a large American footprint? Will another “Arab Spring” evolve from Syria threatening Jordan, Saudi Arabia, et al.? What are the implications to the European Union? How extensive is human trafficking? Of all of the engaged combatants, who are the most trustworthy? This conflict is enormously complex – and pivotal to the future of the most unstable part of the world. Bring your questions – and opinions.
Designed for: Anyone interested in learning more about and discussing the Syrian situation, ISIS, and what might or should happen
Facilitator: Mike Quinlan
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