Peace and War Summit
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- 9:00am - 12:30pm EDT
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Mack Hall
Mack Hall is designed to tie together the Norwich campus and to provide an environment to teach students the skills they need for the 21st century.
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Mack Hall
The Peace and War Summit examines significant international issues in order to recommend viable solutions.
Africa's Strategic Crossroads: Conflict, Governance, and Great Power Rivalry
The 7th Peace and War Summit at Norwich University will bring together scholars, policymakers, military professionals, and students to explore the evolving dynamics of conflict, governance, and great power rivalry across Africa. This year’s summit will address a broad spectrum of interrelated issues shaping the continent’s stability and development. Topics include ongoing intrastate and interstate conflicts; the rise of transnational terrorist networks; and the persistent challenges of corruption and weak governance.
The summit will also examine the profound effects of climate change and migration, economic development, human rights violations, and public health crises on regional security. Finally, it will consider the expanding geopolitical influence of China and Russia, alongside U.S. engagement and policy toward Africa. Through interdisciplinary dialogue and critical analysis, the Summit aims to foster deeper understanding and generate innovative ideas for advancing sustainable peace and security across the continent.