What are the strategic, regional, political, and other drivers & consequences of U.S. action amid unfolding events in Syria? Given the recent events surrounding the suspected use of chemical weapons in Syria and contemplation of use of military force, CISTP is hosting a panel discussion on Syrian Crisis, the implications for WMD proliferation and terrorism, and broader security repercussions in the Middle East. The purpose of this panel will be to answer questions and to help the audience navigate these difficult policy considerations fostering an informed public debate.

Faculty from GT’s Sam Nunn School of International Affairs (INTA) will examine the Syrian crisis from several angles and discuss the implications of US policy.

Panelists will include:

Dr. Bob Kennedy, Professor, INTA
Legalities of military action under international law & US Constitutional issues associated with the use of military force

Dr. Margaret E. Kosal, Assistant Professor, INTA
WMD dimensions and potential US military responses

Dr. Jenna Jordan, Assistant Professor, INTA
Alternative force strategies and Hezbollah

Dr. Larry Rubin, Assistant Professor, INTA
Implications for regional security

Dr. Adam N. Stulberg, Moderator: Associate Professor and Co-Director of CISTP, INTA

Please join us on Monday, September 16 at 5:00 pm in Clough 102, http://clough.gatech.edu/