The destruction and manipulation of culture is one of the key weapons used by autocratic regimes to attack democracies. The symposium From the Ashes: Cultural Identity and National Identity in the Age of Conflict brings together leading voices to highlight the importance of safeguarding art, culture, and democracy, as well as explore the alliances, treaties, and policies designed to combat cultural destruction.
Panelists will reflect on the establishment of international alliances in the 20th century, particularly NATO, and examine how these frameworks have evolved. The symposium will also spotlight contemporary examples of threats to culture and 21st-century responses and strategies for integrating cultural preservation into future peacekeeping efforts and national security priorities for NATO allies and partners.
November 19th, 2024
10:00 am - 6:00 pm CST
Annenberg Presidential Conference Center, Hagler Auditorium
Bush School of Government and Public Service, Texas A&M University
1002 George Bush Drive West, College Station, TX 77843
