Antakya (Antioch) at Crossroads and the Syrian Crisis

The talk is about the influx of refugees from Syria, which has turned the city of Antakya in southern Turkey into one of the most important sites in the unfolding conflict in Syria. Antakya’s unique ethnic composition and distinct history makes this city an interesting site both for understanding this conflict and also for gauging its impact on Turkey. Sponsors: Center for Turkish Studies, the Madison Association of Turkish Students, Department of History, Center for European Studies.