Society of Fellows Three-Day Symposium: Understanding the Islamic State (ISIS) and its Threat to Global Security

Note: This is a past event, additional resources may be available below.

Date

Aug 8 – 11, 2015
8:00pm EDT

Location

Aspen, CO, United States
Aspen Meadows Resort
Koch Building

Hosts

*This event is by invitation only.

Moderated by Bernard Haykel, professor of Near Eastern Studies, Princeton University, and Jessica Stern, lecturer at Harvard University, terrorism expert, and co-author of “ISIS: The State of Terror.”

The ideological, political, and religious roots behind the dramatic rise of ISIS will be explored. Topics covered will include: the appeal of Islamic militancy, the role of the US and Middle Eastern countries in this conflict, and whether the violent movement can be defeated. 

Day 1: August 9, 2015
Private Home
6:00-8:00 pm

Day 2: August 10, 2015
Lauder Room, Koch Building
8:00 am-12:00 pm

Day 3: August 11, 2015
Lauder Room, Koch Building
8:00 am-12:00 pm

Day 4: August 12, 2015
Lauder Room, Koch Building
8:00 am-12:00 pm

View detailed schedule here


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