2008 CAMDEN CONFERENCE

February 22-24, 2008

Religion as a Force in World Affairs

21st Annual Camden Conference

For the first time in 2008, the World Affairs Council of Maine and the Camden Conference offered a live presentation of the Camden Conference at the Hannaford Auditorium in Portland. The 21st Annual Camden Conference, Religion as a Force in World Affairs, explored the role of religion as a potent influence upon the formation and the implementation of foreign policy—especially the shaping of foreign policy in the United States—as a crucial factor in ongoing conflicts and crisis settings; as a central component in the deepening clash between self-identities in various movements and communities; and as potential stimulus for mediation, peace-making, and constructive social action.

(View Program PDF)

Conference

2008 Camden Conference – Andrew Preston

The 21st Annual Camden Conference, Religion as a Force in World Affairs, was held February 22-24, 2008.

For the first time, the World Affairs Council of Maine and the Camden Conference offered a live presentation of the Camden Conference at the Hannaford Auditorium in Portland.

The Conference explored the role of religion as a potent influence upon the formation and the implementation of foreign policy—especially the shaping of foreign policy in the United States—as a crucial factor in ongoing conflicts and crisis settings; as a central component in the deepening clash between self-identities in various movements and communities; and as potential stimulus for mediation, peace-making, and constructive social action.

More info: https://www.camdenconference.org/2008-conference/

2008 Camden Conference – Rev. J. Bryan Hehir

The 21st Annual Camden Conference, Religion as a Force in World Affairs, was held February 22-24, 2008.

For the first time, the World Affairs Council of Maine and the Camden Conference offered a live presentation of the Camden Conference at the Hannaford Auditorium in Portland.

The Conference explored the role of religion as a potent influence upon the formation and the implementation of foreign policy—especially the shaping of foreign policy in the United States—as a crucial factor in ongoing conflicts and crisis settings; as a central component in the deepening clash between self-identities in various movements and communities; and as potential stimulus for mediation, peace-making, and constructive social action.

More info: https://www.camdenconference.org/2008-conference/

2008 Camden Conference – Scott Appleby

The 21st Annual Camden Conference, Religion as a Force in World Affairs, was held February 22-24, 2008.

For the first time, the World Affairs Council of Maine and the Camden Conference offered a live presentation of the Camden Conference at the Hannaford Auditorium in Portland.

The Conference explored the role of religion as a potent influence upon the formation and the implementation of foreign policy—especially the shaping of foreign policy in the United States—as a crucial factor in ongoing conflicts and crisis settings; as a central component in the deepening clash between self-identities in various movements and communities; and as potential stimulus for mediation, peace-making, and constructive social action.

More info: https://www.camdenconference.org/2008-conference/

2008 Camden Conference – Andrew Natsios

The 21st Annual Camden Conference, Religion as a Force in World Affairs, was held February 22-24, 2008.

For the first time, the World Affairs Council of Maine and the Camden Conference offered a live presentation of the Camden Conference at the Hannaford Auditorium in Portland.

The Conference explored the role of religion as a potent influence upon the formation and the implementation of foreign policy—especially the shaping of foreign policy in the United States—as a crucial factor in ongoing conflicts and crisis settings; as a central component in the deepening clash between self-identities in various movements and communities; and as potential stimulus for mediation, peace-making, and constructive social action.

More info: https://www.camdenconference.org/2008-conference/

2008 Camden Conference – Phil Wilcox

The 21st Annual Camden Conference, Religion as a Force in World Affairs, was held February 22-24, 2008.

For the first time, the World Affairs Council of Maine and the Camden Conference offered a live presentation of the Camden Conference at the Hannaford Auditorium in Portland.

The Conference explored the role of religion as a potent influence upon the formation and the implementation of foreign policy—especially the shaping of foreign policy in the United States—as a crucial factor in ongoing conflicts and crisis settings; as a central component in the deepening clash between self-identities in various movements and communities; and as potential stimulus for mediation, peace-making, and constructive social action.

More info: https://www.camdenconference.org/2008-conference/

2008 Camden Conference – Ellen Laipson

The 21st Annual Camden Conference, Religion as a Force in World Affairs, was held February 22-24, 2008.

For the first time, the World Affairs Council of Maine and the Camden Conference offered a live presentation of the Camden Conference at the Hannaford Auditorium in Portland.

The Conference explored the role of religion as a potent influence upon the formation and the implementation of foreign policy—especially the shaping of foreign policy in the United States—as a crucial factor in ongoing conflicts and crisis settings; as a central component in the deepening clash between self-identities in various movements and communities; and as potential stimulus for mediation, peace-making, and constructive social action.

More info: https://www.camdenconference.org/2008-conference/

CC 2008 Katherine Marshall

The 21st Annual Camden Conference, Religion as a Force in World Affairs, was held February 22-24, 2008.

For the first time, the World Affairs Council of Maine and the Camden Conference offered a live presentation of the Camden Conference at the Hannaford Auditorium in Portland.

The Conference explored the role of religion as a potent influence upon the formation and the implementation of foreign policy—especially the shaping of foreign policy in the United States—as a crucial factor in ongoing conflicts and crisis settings; as a central component in the deepening clash between self-identities in various movements and communities; and as potential stimulus for mediation, peace-making, and constructive social action.

More info: https://www.camdenconference.org/2008-conference/

CC 2008 Douglas Johnston

The 21st Annual Camden Conference, Religion as a Force in World Affairs, was held February 22-24, 2008.

For the first time, the World Affairs Council of Maine and the Camden Conference offered a live presentation of the Camden Conference at the Hannaford Auditorium in Portland.

The Conference explored the role of religion as a potent influence upon the formation and the implementation of foreign policy—especially the shaping of foreign policy in the United States—as a crucial factor in ongoing conflicts and crisis settings; as a central component in the deepening clash between self-identities in various movements and communities; and as potential stimulus for mediation, peace-making, and constructive social action.

More info: https://www.camdenconference.org/2008-conference/

CC 2008 Concluding Panel Discussion

The 21st Annual Camden Conference, Religion as a Force in World Affairs, was held February 22-24, 2008.

For the first time, the World Affairs Council of Maine and the Camden Conference offered a live presentation of the Camden Conference at the Hannaford Auditorium in Portland.

The Conference explored the role of religion as a potent influence upon the formation and the implementation of foreign policy—especially the shaping of foreign policy in the United States—as a crucial factor in ongoing conflicts and crisis settings; as a central component in the deepening clash between self-identities in various movements and communities; and as potential stimulus for mediation, peace-making, and constructive social action.

More info: https://www.camdenconference.org/2008-conference/

CC 2008 Rend al Rahim Francke

The 21st Annual Camden Conference, Religion as a Force in World Affairs, was held February 22-24, 2008.

For the first time, the World Affairs Council of Maine and the Camden Conference offered a live presentation of the Camden Conference at the Hannaford Auditorium in Portland.

The Conference explored the role of religion as a potent influence upon the formation and the implementation of foreign policy—especially the shaping of foreign policy in the United States—as a crucial factor in ongoing conflicts and crisis settings; as a central component in the deepening clash between self-identities in various movements and communities; and as potential stimulus for mediation, peace-making, and constructive social action.

More info: https://www.camdenconference.org/2008-conference/

Scott Appleby

Speaker

Rend al-Rahim Francke

Speaker

Rev. J. Bryan Hehir

Keynote Speaker

Douglas M. Johnston

Speaker

Ellen Laipson

Speaker

Katherine Marshall

Speaker

Andrew Natsios

Speaker

Andrew Preston

Speaker

Philip C. Wilcox Jr.

Speaker

Accessibility Toolbar